Trade Tested Tool and Die Maker (10+ Years’ Experience)

Toolmaking & Precision Engineering

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, moulds, and machine components.
• Build custom machine parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Produce high-precision components within tight tolerances.
• Modify existing tooling and machine parts to improve efficiency and performance.
• Perform precision fitting and assembly of tooling components.
• Ensure tooling meets production and quality requirements.

• Operate CNC machinery where required.
• Perform manual machining and bench fitting operations.
• Conduct welding, brazing, and fabrication work where necessary.
• Manufacture replacement parts for breakdowns and maintenance requirements.

• Diagnose tooling and machine component failures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on tooling and production equipment.
• Repair worn or damaged tooling to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues.
• Assist maintenance and engineering departments during breakdowns.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, CAD drawings, and blueprints.
• Work to extremely fine tolerances and precision standards.
• Use precision measuring equipment accurately.
• Ensure all components comply with ISO, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, and tooling history.

• Identify opportunities to improve tooling reliability and production efficiencies.
• Recommend engineering modifications and process improvements.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with prototype development and new product introductions.

• Trade Tested Tool and Die Maker (Red Seal) – must have
• N3 – N6 Mechanical Engineering qualification advantageous – must have
• CNC Programming certification advantageous – a nice to have
• CAD/CAM training advantageous – a nice to have

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Tool and Die Maker in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience manufacturing machine parts and precision tooling.
• Experience within automotive, packaging, plastics, FMCG, mining, heavy engineering, or manufacturing industries advantageous.
• Extensive experience in precision machining and fitting.

• Turning
• Milling
• Grinding
• Drilling
• Boring
• Surface finishing
• Precision fitting
• Heat treatment processes
• Tool sharpening

• CNC machining and setup – not a must have, but a nice to have
• Ability to manufacture complex precision parts

• Vernier calipers
• Micrometers
• Dial indicators
• Bore gauges
• Height gauges
• Surface tables
• Precision measuring instruments

• Mechanical drawings
• Tooling drawings
• Assembly drawings
• Hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Strong understanding of tolerances and fits.

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Precision engineering expertise
• Toolroom best practices
• Advanced fault-finding abilities
• Strong fabrication knowledge
• Understanding of metallurgy and materials

• Automotive manufacturing
• Packaging machinery
• Plastics and injection moulding
• FMCG manufacturing
• Heavy engineering
• Mining equipment manufacturing
• Steel and metal processing
• Production machinery manufacturing