Job Description

Qualification

• Matric

Requirements

• Experience in Tooling - ability to make tools and understand Milling and Turning machines and can estimate machining times and costings.
• Material planning and tool manufacturing planning.
• CAD experience and ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Duties

• Manage and supervise all day-to-day activities in the Tool Room and Machine Shop.
• Maintain accurate tool inventory and oversee the issue and return of tools to production.
• Ensure all tools and dies are maintained properly and are in good working condition.
• Responsibility for the management of the Tool Room and Machine Shop facilities and associated employees.
• Support development of Tool Room and Machine Shop employees and monitor performance through Performance Reviews and regular one-on-ones.
• Ensure the team understands the mechanisms of the Tool Room and Machine Shop and their role within the organisation and the duties of the team.
• Resolve any issues related to employee conflicts
• Maintain a detailed inventory of tools and equipment and ensure their proper storage and maintenance.
• Conduct regular audits of tools and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Control tool repair jobs and cost.
• Ensuring the day to day running of the department is adequately resourced to support KPIs.
• Provide technical support for Tooling and Productivity improvement projects.
• Ensure the planning and resourcing of day-to-day activities meet demand.
• Stock control and management.
• Maintain and improve mechanisms for running the Tool Room and Machine Shop, including surveying and measuring stock levels and delivery, process, outcomes and expenditure and disseminate feedback as appropriate.
• Assist in budget preparation, and responsibility to adhere to budgets and plan to maximise profitability.
• Meet targets
• Maintain acceptable standards of cleanliness at the workplace.
• Keep machinery and equipment and other related items in their assigned places and maintain an orderly approach to all work.
• Maintain safety standards by ensuring safe working methods.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and obey all the safety signs.
• Report processes or people that contravene any safety, health, environmental and quality standards and practices.
• Ensure all employees in their department adhere to the duties and responsibilities mentioned above

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