Toolmaker
Port Elizabeth
Our client in the automotive industry requires a Toolmaker to design, maintain, and repair precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges that are used in manufacturing processes. These tools are essential for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of production.
Duties
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:-
Remove tool from Welding Facility; plan all tool changes in advance – ensure all resources available to the tool change. Ensure tool is collected and stored according to required standards and procedures
Set tools up according to specifications in respect of new jobs – monitor in-process production on a tool to ensure setting do not vary from original setting (monitor OEE and scrap as first signs of possible deviation of tool setting on a press). Ensure first-off and last-off is produced and is according to specification
Carry out visual checks required to ensure production run is “good to go” after checking first off.
Conduct various safety checks e.g. clamps, press (crown setting) – according to work instructions and quality / technical specifications; Detect and report any broken tools
Track OEE and investigate negative OEE trends. Report resultant corrective actions or improvement actions to production coordinator.
Conduct shift handover to toolmaker on next shift (concerning current line/tool status, problems etc.)
Complete associated documentation e.g. timesheets and toolbox check and OEE system data inputs.
Assist with line duties from time to time - should there be no tool changeover duties available/required
Requirements
Tool setting certificate with 5+ years tool setting experience
Essential is a matric (Grade 12) – preferably with English & mathematics as subjects (or extensive experience (assessable skills) in applying Mathematics to measurements & calculations.
Highly advantageous is the ability to read engineering drawings.
Essential is the applicants experience to operate and monitor press machines and have a full understanding of production process (stages, quality indicators, scrap etc.).
Essential is the ability to problem solve out of specification results with regards to tool setting – effect on production machinery and end/manufactured product and identify corrective actions.
Experience in welding jigs & fixtures essential.