Senior Toolmaker

Job Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa Final date to receive applications: February 21, 2026

Our client, a well-established plastics injection moulding manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Senior Toolmaker to support mould manufacture, maintenance, and optimisation. This is a hands‑on technical role critical to ensuring mould quality, uptime, and production efficiency.

• Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain injection moulds
• Diagnose mould faults and implement effective solutions
• Operate and program CNC and EDM machines
• Conduct mould trials and support production setup
• Design and fabricate jigs and fixtures
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure quality standards
• Maintain tooling records and support workflow planning
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and safety standards

• Qualified Toolmaker (Trade Test)
• N2-N6 Mechanical or Engineering qualification
• Minimum 5 years' tooling experience in injection moulding
• Strong CAD/CAM experience (Edgecam, Mastercam, Solid Works)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Technically strong, hands‑on tooling role
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on new builds, repairs, and optimisation projects