Toolmaker Port Elizabeth

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Job Description:  Routine servicing and regrinding of toolsRepair and maintenance of press tools / die repairsAttend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid productionPlan repair work, report on breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to managementIdentify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage  Operate Forklift truck and lifting equipment  In new tooling – support new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines - assist in tooling buyoffs and trialsEnsure adherence to Quality Management system requirements – participate in carrying out FMEA/related activities; carry out and document engineering level changes to tools and modificationsTest tools (electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation) before returning to production documentUnderstand and operate within budget/cost measures for toolingActive involvement in continuous improvement activitiesActive involvement in safety – eg. ensure risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken & promote environmental issues – ensure all company procedures re environment are understood and followed. Ensure safe working environment exists for self and colleagues – compliance to all legislation & proceduresLead and train/support technicians or trainees in own work groupJob Requirements: Trade-tested and experienced Toolmakers (new projects and tool maintenance/repair) is essentialPrevious industry / product related experience preferentialValid forklift and crane licenses highly advantageousEssential is the applicants understanding of manufacturing techniques & 5S processes; principles of continuous improvement, fundamental financial/cost conceptsExperience in project management/project team participation – inclusive of working to tight production/project targets, is essential to this position