Overview
Tool & Die Maker Jobs in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Kelly
Title: Tool & Die Maker
Company: Kelly
Location: Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
SUMMARY
Our client, is seeking a Tool & Die Maker – metalworking artisans responsible for crafting, repairing, maintaining, improving, and modifying tools and metal forms used in stamping and forging operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and manufacture jigs and templates as production aids
- Visualise and calculate metal shapes and tolerances
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, schematics, and models
- Prepare templates, sketches, and determine work processes
- Compute dimensions, tolerances, and set up machine tools
- Position, secure, measure, and machine metal or castings
- Measure and mark metal for machining
- Set up, operate, and maintain machine tools including milling, drilling, grinding, boring and shaping equipment.
- Verify components using precision measuring instruments such as verniers, callipers, micrometres, CMMs and electronic devices
- Cut, shape, fit, assemble, and disassemble tooling components using hand tools
- Conduct routine die maintenance, refurbishment, and improvements
- Attend to breakdowns, identify faults, and resolve press issues with minimal downtime
- Conduct try-outs for new and modified press dies
- Inspect finished tools and dies for defects, smoothness, and contour accuracy
- Record and document work activities as required
- Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives
- Work within tooling cost and budget parameters
- Report equipment faults, breakdowns, and safety concerns to management
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric
- N4 Mechanical (preferably including Strength & Materials, Mechanical Trade Theory, and Mathematics
- Trade Test – Tool and Die Maker
- Minimum 3–5 years’ relevant experience as a Tool and Die Maker – preferable Automotive manufacturing
- In-depth knowledge of metalwork, including welding processes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and design schematics
- Be able to work on custom-made, prototype, and special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and fittings, using various metals and alloys to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
