Senior Setter

Description:

Job Description:Seeking a qualified Toolmaker with Grade 12, Red Seal certification, and 20+ years experience in toolmaking or precision machining. Work in a high-volume production environment handling machine setup, programming, tooling maintenance, quality checks, and troubleshooting. Ideal candidate are independent problem solvers with strong mechanical knowledge, accuracy, and a focus on quality and safety. Training and upskilling opportunities are provided. Requirements / Qualifications:

• Grade 12 and Red Seal Toolmaker.
• 20+ years’ experience in toolmaking or precision machining.
• Hands-on experience in high-volume mechanical engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of gear cutting machinery, milling machines, presses, pneumatic and hydraulic tooling.
• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain older mechanical machines.
• Capable of learning new systems, reading manuals, and adopting new methods.
• Programming knowledge (where applicable) and strong setting expertise.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• English and Afrikaans proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and program machinery for second operations production.
• Ensure first-time-right setups and stable production meeting engineering targets.
• Train and support operators, including IMDS checks and standardized work.
• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain tooling and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on machines and tooling.
• Inspect first-off samples and act on quality feedback.
• Uphold safety and housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in audits.
• Communicate clearly with Team Leaders and operators regarding setups, deviations, and improvements.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced mechanical intuition and problem-solving under pressure.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and consistent output.
• Effective knowledge transfer and operator support mindset.
• Ability to maintain stability and performance in high-pressure production environments.

Additional Information:

• Must be able to work in a high-volume, mechanical production environment.
• Training and upskilling plans will be provided and are to be followed.

Requirements:

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Grade 12 and Red Seal Toolmaker.
• 20+ years’ experience in toolmaking or precision machining.
• Hands-on experience in high-volume mechanical engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of gear cutting machinery, milling machines, presses, pneumatic and hydraulic tooling.
• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain older mechanical machines.
• Capable of learning new systems, reading manuals, and adopting new methods.
• Programming knowledge (where applicable) and strong setting expertise.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• English and Afrikaans proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and program machinery for second operations production.
• Ensure first-time-right setups and stable production meeting engineering targets.
• Train and support operators, including IMDS checks and standardized work.
• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain tooling and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on machines and tooling.
• Inspect first-off samples and act on quality feedback.
• Uphold safety and housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in audits.
• Communicate clearly with Team Leaders and operators regarding setups, deviations, and improvements.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced mechanical intuition and problem-solving under pressure.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and consistent output.
• Effective knowledge transfer and operator support mindset.
• Ability to maintain stability and performance in high-pressure production environments.

Additional Information:

• Must be able to work in a high-volume, mechanical production environment.
• Training and upskilling plans will be provided and are to be followed.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Grade 12 and Red Seal Toolmaker.
• 20+ years’ experience in toolmaking or precision machining.
• Hands-on experience in high-volume mechanical engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of gear cutting machinery, milling machines, presses, pneumatic and hydraulic tooling.
• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain older mechanical machines.
• Capable of learning new systems, reading manuals, and adopting new methods.
• Programming knowledge (where applicable) and strong setting expertise.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• English and Afrikaans proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and program machinery for second operations production.
• Ensure first-time-right setups and stable production meeting engineering targets.
• Train and support operators, including IMDS checks and standardized work.
• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain tooling and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on machines and tooling.
• Inspect first-off samples and act on quality feedback.
• Uphold safety and housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in audits.
• Communicate clearly with Team Leaders and operators regarding setups, deviations, and improvements.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced mechanical intuition and problem-solving under pressure.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and consistent output.
• Effective knowledge transfer and operator support mindset.
• Ability to maintain stability and performance in high-pressure production environments.

Additional Information:

• Must be able to work in a high-volume, mechanical production environment.
• Training and upskilling plans will be provided and are to be followed.

• Grade 12 and Red Seal Toolmaker.
• 20+ years’ experience in toolmaking or precision machining.
• Hands-on experience in high-volume mechanical engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of gear cutting machinery, milling machines, presses, pneumatic and hydraulic tooling.
• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain older mechanical machines.
• Capable of learning new systems, reading manuals, and adopting new methods.
• Programming knowledge (where applicable) and strong setting expertise.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• English and Afrikaans proficiency.

• Set up and program machinery for second operations production.
• Ensure first-time-right setups and stable production meeting engineering targets.
• Train and support operators, including IMDS checks and standardized work.
• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain tooling and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on machines and tooling.
• Inspect first-off samples and act on quality feedback.
• Uphold safety and housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in audits.
• Communicate clearly with Team Leaders and operators regarding setups, deviations, and improvements.

• Advanced mechanical intuition and problem-solving under pressure.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and consistent output.
• Effective knowledge transfer and operator support mindset.
• Ability to maintain stability and performance in high-pressure production environments.

• Must be able to work in a high-volume, mechanical production environment.
• Training and upskilling plans will be provided and are to be followed.