Toolmaker (Blanking Tool Fitter)

Job Position: Toolmaker (Blanking Tool Fitter)

Ref: 5256

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements

• Toolmakers – blanking tool and maintenance/setup
• Minimum 5 years blanking tool/press shop experience

Key Performance Areas

• Essential maintenance tasks for Toolmakers include:
• Routine inspection – checking clearance daily to maintain the optimal clearance gap and monitoring for unbalanced forces
• Regrinding – Surface grinding punch blades and dies by 0.05 mm to 0.0 mm per pass to eliminate dull edges and chipping
• Preventative cycles – Resharpening and servicing tools
• Component replacement – replace damaged stripping pins, springs, punch inserts, or dowels during teardowns
• Clearance and lubrication – Removing scrap/slug buildu...