Toolmaker
Defy Appliances
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 13 May 2025

Job Details

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct planned maintenance on press and plastic mould tools
  • Conduct planned maintenance schedules,
  • Improve operational efficiency,
  • Ensure effective quality,
  • Ensure cost effective replacements of tools,
  • Maintenance of tools, jigs, and dies to the maximum up time,
  • Adhere to company health and safety and housekeeping standards,
  • Develop / fabricate new equipment,
  • Liaise with relevant departments regarding their specific requirements and train subordinates,
  • Limit reworks and non-conforming product,
  • Problem solving on tools, jigs, dies and related machine setting.
  • Work a three-shift pattern, standby and overtime,
  • Repair breakdowns and assist on machine (Press and injection moulding machines) to ensure correct use and setup of tool mould.
  • Ensure efficient work standards.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Matric certificate
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as trade tested Toolmaker with industry experience in plastic injection moulding and metal press tool.
  • Previous maintenance experience and a willingness to learn,
  • Good communication skills,
  • Press and Injection moulding machine experience.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • CNC Experience (Milling machine and Wire cutter)
  • Read, understand, and draft technical drawings.
  • CAD (Computer Aided Design)/CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture)

Please be advised if you haven’t been contacted within 30 days then your application is unsuccessful.