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. Youll 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.