Senior Toolmaker

Senior Toolmaker

Join a proudly South African manufacturing leader known for precision engineering and innovation.
Phillipi, Cape Town | R490 000 per annum

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established manufacturer specializing in high-quality moulds and precision components. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, the company has built a reputation for delivering reliable, technically advanced products across multiple industries. They value craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork,  offering a stable, supportive environment where skilled tradespeople can thrive.

The Role: Senior Toolmaker
As a Senior Toolmaker, you will play a key role in the manufacturing and maintenance of precision moulds and components. You'll operate Toolroom machinery, ensure tooling accuracy, and take ownership of fault-finding and repair work. This role demands a high level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to guide best practices within the Toolroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all Toolroom machinery efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely.

• Manufacture, assemble, and repair precision moulds and related components from technical drawings.

• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on tooling and moulds.

• Provide input on mould design and improvement for optimal production performance.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe Toolroom environment at all times.

• Assess tooling condition post-production and trigger work orders where required.

• Liaise with management on task progress, technical issues, and production priorities.

• Uphold company values by setting an example in work ethic, safety, and professionalism.

About You

• Qualified Trade Tested Tool Jig and Die Maker (MERSETA).

• Minimum N2 qualification.

• 10 to 15 years of experience as a Toolmaker within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of Toolroom machinery and tooling practices.

• Proven experience in mould manufacturing, repair, and precision machining.

• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding ability.

• Organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize workload effectively.

• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.