Toolmaker

About the role

Sulzer's Toolmaker is based in the Manufacturing / Toolroom department and reports to the Tool Store Supervisor or Manufacturing Supervisor. The role covers the manufacture, maintenance, repair, modification and assembly of precision tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, dies and special-purpose equipment needed to support manufacturing operations. It suits support staff who follow established procedures and work under close supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, repair and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges and special-purpose equipment to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out precision machining such as turning, milling, grinding, drilling, boring and fitting, and inspect tooling dimensions and tolerances with precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain tooling records and assist with tool design improvements.
• Diagnose tooling failures, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and recommend improvements to reduce production downtime.
• Ensure tooling meets engineering drawings and quality requirements, conduct pre-release inspections, report non-conformances and support NCR investigations.
• Support production with tooling issues, continuous improvement and new product introduction projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised work area following 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental policies, attend safety meetings and toolbox talks, and use Take 5 and Stop Work for Safety principles.

Required profile

• Qualified trade-tested Toolmaker.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a toolroom or manufacturing environment.
• Experience making, maintaining and repairing tooling, jigs, fixtures and gauges, and with precision machining equipment.
• Sound knowledge of conventional machining, engineering drawings, geometric tolerancing and metrology; CNC machining experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and workplace safety requirements.

Required skills

• Precision machining and fitting, toolmaking and tooling maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and using precision measuring instruments.
• Root cause analysis and problem solving.

What we offer

• Medical aid.
• Provident fund.