Eastern Cape, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
Negotiable Monthly Cost To Company (Negotiable)
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Toolmaker to join their dynamic team in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth.
Job Description:
- Routine servicing and regrinding of tools
- Repair and maintenance of press tools / die repairs
- Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production
- Plan repair work, report on breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management
- Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
- Operate Forklift truck and lifting equipment
- In new tooling – support new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines - assist in tooling buyoffs and trials
- Ensure adherence to Quality Management system requirements – participate in carrying out FMEA/related activities; carry out and document engineering level changes to tools and modifications
- Test tools (electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation) before returning to production document
- Understand and operate within budget/cost measures for tooling
- Active involvement in continuous improvement activities
- Active involvement in safety – eg. ensure risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken & promote environmental issues – ensure all
company procedures re environment are understood and followed. Ensure safe working environment exists for self and colleagues – compliance to all legislation & procedures
- Lead and train/support technicians or trainees in own work group
Job Requirements:
- Trade-tested and experienced Toolmakers (new projects and tool maintenance/repair) is essential
- Previous industry / product related experience preferential
- Valid forklift and crane licenses highly advantageous
- Essential is the applicants understanding of manufacturing techniques & 5S processes; principles of continuous improvement, fundamental financial/cost concepts
- Experience in project management/project team participation – inclusive of working to tight production/project targets, is essential to this position