Tool Maker

SUMMARY:
Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for a Tool Maker for their client in Maitland.

POSITION INFO:

• Responsible for making precision tools/parts (such as jigs, molds, dies and progression press tool assemblies.
  
• Special guides and holding devices, which are used in the manufacturing process to make products.
  
• Work with variety of materials including metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics etc.
  
• Monitor tools produced to identify and implement any necessary modification and repairs.
  
• Monitor of tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates.
  
• Knowledge and understand computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, a solid background in a variety of
  
• technical and IT processes.
  
• Assembling, fitting, and repairing of tools.
  
• Working according to engineering drawings to measure and mark the design for a tool and/or part.
  
• Use hand tools such as files, hacksaws, grinders etc.
  
• Use of machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines, CNC machines, tool & cutter grinders to cut, shape or form
  
• tools or parts.
  
• Knowledge and understand 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM).
  
• Use Precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, gauges, clocks, vernier calipers etc.
  
• Check parts and/or tools dimensions according drawing tolerances.
  
• Attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem in Toolroom.
  
• Tool maintenance and compiling reports.
  
• Creating and reading of engineering drawings.
  
• Understanding CNC coding language.
  
• Any other tooling related functions as instructed by the line manager.
  

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
  
• Tool, Jig and Die Maker/ Fitter and Turner Trade.
  
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in designing tools (press tools is imperative) and fixtures for manufacturing environment.
  
• Tool Making Technician.