Qualified & Experienced ToolMaker Required in Pretoria North
Pretoria, Rosslyn, Gauteng
Posted 30 days ago
- Company:
- Metal badge
- Company Description:
- Metal Badge, a family run business established in 1969, is today an industry leader in the design and manufacture of a variety of goods using high pressure die-casting, pressings, injection moulding and embossing. Our base metals include zinc, brass, copper, silver and gold. Products for the local and international market include event medals, military insignia, fabric and embossed insignia, pin badges, name plates, buckles, coins, tokens, brass buttons, cuff links, trophies, key rings, bottle openers, fridge magnets, coasters, golf pitch repairers and ball markers, coins and jewellery. Metal Badge uses some of the world’s leading software and cutting edge technologies including Precision CNC machining, Laser cutting and engraving as well as an array of plating solutions. This together with our experienced and loyal staff, creates innovative items of exceptional quality
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 5 to 10 years
- Education Level:
- Grade 12
- Gender:
- Any
- Age:
- 30 to 55 years
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
• BTec first certificate or equivalent NVQ level 2 qualification
• Previous tool making experience in a similar position
• Experience of working to tight production targets
• Experience with wire cutting & spark eroder for manufacturing tooling is a must
• Experience in die cast will be advantageous
• Practical hands-on approach to problem solving
• Must be able to repair and maintain press tools & die repairs
• Must be able to Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management
• Ensure company targets are met & quality of parts produced
• Must be able to identify spares requirements and log usage
• Support new project tooling from commissioning stages through to start of production
• Assist in tooling buyoffs and trials
• Manufacture new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines
• Carry out engineering level changes to tools and modifications
• Test and confirm electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation of tools before return to production
• Be actively involved in improvement activities to support the achievement of departmental and company objectives
• Ensure risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken
• Understand and operate within basic cost/budget measures for tooling
• Undertake special projects as required training and development