Junior Tool Maker or CNC Tool Setter

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Junior Tool Maker or CNC Tool Setter
Location:  Centurion
Remuneration: Negotiable: will be required to work Monday to Saturday (Will be around 40 Hours a Month Overtime)

Our client is a specialist company that manufactures a variety of plastic components, using a variety of materials e.g. basic polypropylenes, ABS, glass-filled nylon etc.
 
We are looking to hire a Junior Tool Maker or Tool Setter to set up and operate conventional tools such as milling machines, a Lathe, and a surface grinder.


Required qualification and working knowledge:

• Trade Tested Toolmaker with minimum 1 to 3 years of experience as a Toolmaker.
• A technical certification or diploma in manufacturing or plastics technology would be advantageous.
• We are looking to hire a Junior Tool Maker or Tool Setter to set up and operate conventional tools such as milling machines, a Lathe, and a surface grinder.
• Weld, Tig, Mig, and Arc materials to complete jobs.
• Set up and operate EDM spark Machines.
• Set up and operate multiple CNC machines to meet operational/Job requirements.
• Set up and operate plastic injection machines to meet operational requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lift position and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle parts.
• Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
• Study and read engineering drawings and sketches, or specifications to plan the operation
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Lay out the engineering drawings design on the raw material, then cut it to size and shape using manually controlled machine tools, power tools, and hand tools.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
• Work unsupervised when necessary.
• Polish or texture moulds to specification using manual abrasives and power tools.
• Assemble machined/Fabricated parts to form complete moulds to specifications.
• Fabricate parts by hand to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping at all times in the workshop.
• Where necessary, make deliveries or do collections.
• Monitor stock levels and notify the supervisor accordingly so as to maintain productivity.
• Maintenance of moulds/Tools and necessary equipment.
• Maintenance of machines when necessary.
• Maintenance of machine tools and tips.
• Maintain and file Job cards accordingly.
• Work overtime/weekends when needed to meet operational requirements.
• Work night shift when needed to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain PPE at all times.
• Observe health and safety protocols at all times.
• Observe the allotted time for each job.
• Maintain accurate time sheets.
• Exercise due diligence when planning/executing tasks.
• Report any problems or errors immediately.
• Fulfill any reasonable request.