Toolmaker - Ladysmith at Defy Appliances

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 moulds.
• Efficient work standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate,
• At least 5 years 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)