Senior Setter
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Posted on:
20 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Seeking a qualified Toolmaker with Grade 12 Red Seal certification and 20 years experience in toolmaking or precision machining. Work in a high-volume production environment handling machine setup programming tooling maintenance quality checks and troubleshooting. Ideal candidate are independent problem solvers with strong mechanical knowledge accuracy and a focus on quality and safety. Training and upskilling opportunities are provided.
Seeking a qualified Toolmaker with Grade 12 Red Seal certification and 20 years experience in toolmaking or precision machining. Work in a high-volume production environment handling machine setup programming tooling maintenance quality checks and troubleshooting. Ideal candidate are independent problem solvers with strong mechanical knowledge accuracy and a focus on quality and safety. Training and upskilling opportunities are provided.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Grade 12 and Red Seal Toolmaker.
- 20 years experience in toolmaking or precision machining.
- Hands-on experience in high-volume mechanical engineering environments.
- Strong knowledge of gear cutting machinery milling machines presses pneumatic and hydraulic tooling.
- Ability to set up troubleshoot and maintain older mechanical machines.
- Capable of learning new systems reading manuals and adopting new methods.
- Programming knowledge (where applicable) and strong setting expertise.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- English and Afrikaans proficiency.
- Set up and program machinery for second operations production.
- Ensure first-time-right setups and stable production meeting engineering targets.
- Train and support operators including IMDS checks and standardized work.
- Manufacture assemble and maintain tooling and fixtures.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on machines and tooling.
- Inspect first-off samples and act on quality feedback.
- Uphold safety and housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in audits.
- Communicate clearly with Team Leaders and operators regarding setups deviations and improvements.
- Advanced mechanical intuition and problem-solving under pressure.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to quality accuracy and consistent output.
- Effective knowledge transfer and operator support mindset.
- Ability to maintain stability and performance in high-pressure production environments.
- Must be able to work in a high-volume mechanical production environment.
- Training and upskilling plans will be provided and are to be followed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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