CAD Toolmaker / CNC Toolmaker

About the position

Skilled Toolmaker Opportunity with a Market Leader
 
Job Title: CAD Toolmaker / CNC Toolmaker
 
Location: Killarney Gardens, Cape Town
 
Salary: From R35K to R48K based on qualifications, skills & experience.


The Company
Our client is a well-established leader in high-precision plastic blow mould manufacturing. They provide world-class tooling, design, and repair solutions to top industrial brands. Continuous business growth makes this modern facility a secure and exciting workplace.
The Opportunity
You will use your toolmaking talents to produce quality moulds with top machinery. The friendly team offers great technical support to help advance your daily craft. Your dependable work will keep factory production running smoothly and satisfy valued customers.


Job Description

• Read engineering drawings and work with 3D CAD/CAM designs.
• Program and operate modern multi-axis CNC milling machines.
• Build precise plastic mould cavities, baseplates, and pinch-offs.
• Assemble, bench fit, and polish moulds to fine finishes.
• Measure finished parts accurately using standard workshop measuring tools.

• Carry out routine mould maintenance, servicing, and swift repairs.
• Work with production staff to test and validate completed moulds.

 
What You Need to Apply

• Recognized Red Seal Toolmaker Trade Test Certificate.
• Grade 12 or an N3 Mechanical Engineering Certificate.
• Solid hands-on experience working in a plastic mould toolroom.
• Good practical knowledge of modern CAD/CAM programming software.
• Proven competence setting and running CNC machining centers.
• Strong manual bench fitting, tool assembly, and polishing abilities.
• A positive attitude, team spirit, and willingness to learn.

This exclusive opportunity is managed by TRPig.

Desired Skills:

• CAD Toolmaker
• CNC Toolmaker
• Toolmaker