Toolmaker

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Toolmaker. The position available will be based at the Thermopac Plant in Elsies River, Cape Town, reporting to the Tooling Supervisor. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes but not limited to) Set up and operate conventional machines: lathe, DRO milling machines, drill press etc. Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify tools, using machine tools and hand tools. Machining tooling parts to specified sizes as per drawing and mould layouts. Manufacture moulds: assembling, polishing, and repairing tools. Machining and making of mould structures, cutting structures, frames and plugs etc. for deep draws, and stackers. Drilling of cold blocks and the drilling of vacuum holes. Conduct preventative maintenance such as greasing and lubricant checks. Using measuring instruments, dial clock verniers, micrometers to measure tools. Make tools according to specifications. Fault finding and effective probl...