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Toolmaker job description
A ready advert for a Toolmaker job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a toolmaker to make and maintain production moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges to tight tolerances, so the factory's lines keep running and their products meet specification.
Duties and responsibilities
- Read engineering drawings of moulds and tools and work out dimensions and tolerances
- Plan the machining steps and choose the right tool steel and cutting tools
- Operate lathes and milling, grinding and CNC machines to shape mould and die parts
- Assemble injection moulds and press tools and adjust their movement and fit
- Make and repair jigs, fixtures and gauges
- Maintain moulds and dies in use on the production lines and repair wear and breakage
- Check trial parts with precision measuring tools and adjust the tool until they meet specification
- Keep a record of the maintenance and modifications made to each tool
Working conditions
- Long periods standing at machines
- Call-outs when a line stops because of a tool fault
Requirements
- Intermediate diploma in machining or metalwork from a vocational institute, or an equivalent vocational training certificate
- 3 to 6 years of experience in making and maintaining moulds and dies
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Reading engineering drawings
- Precision measuring tools
- Lathe and milling operation
- CNC programming
- Mould making
- Mould maintenance
- Heat treatment of metals
- Precision and patience
Preferred
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- Experience with electrical discharge machining (EDM)
- Experience with plastic injection moulds or sheet-metal press tools
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