Job Summary
A leading plastics manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Toolmaker with strong experience in plastic injection mould tooling, precision machining, and tool maintenance to join their team in Brackenfell Industrial, Cape Town. The company operates a fully integrated product development and injection moulding facility, supplying custom plastic components to industries including automotive, agriculture, retail, logistics, hospitality, and biomedical sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tooling reliability, production efficiency, and high-quality output within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Manufacture, repair, and maintain injection moulds, dies, jigs, and fixtures
Interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications
Set up and operate conventional and CNC machinery (lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc.)
Perform preventative maintenance and routine tooling inspections
Diagnose and resolve tooling and production-related issues
Ensure all tooling meets required tolerances and quality standards
Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve tooling performance
Requirements:
Trade-tested Toolmaker qualification
Proven experience in plastic injection moulding or precision manufacturing
Strong knowledge of mould-making and tool repair
Experience with conventional and/or CNC machining equipment
Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Ability to work independently and within a team
Benefits:
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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