Tool and Die Maker
Kempston Group • durban, durban • Posted June 23, 2026
About the Role
Qualifications & Experience
Matric (Grade 12)
N4 Mechanical (preferably including Strength & Materials, Mechanical Trade Theory, and Mathematics)
Trade Test: Tool and Die Maker
Minimum 35 years relevant experience as a Tool and Die Maker
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Design and manufacture jigs and templates as production aids
Visualise and calculate metal shapes and tolerances
Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, schematics, and models
Prepare templates, sketches, and determine work processes
Compute dimensions, tolerances, and set up machine tools
Position, secure, measure, and machine metal or castings
Measure and mark metal for machining
Set up, operate, and maintain machine tools including milling, drilling, grinding, boring, and shaping equipment
Verify components using instruments such as verniers, callipers, micrometres, CMMs, and electronic devices
Cut, shape, fit, assemble, ...
Matric (Grade 12)
N4 Mechanical (preferably including Strength & Materials, Mechanical Trade Theory, and Mathematics)
Trade Test: Tool and Die Maker
Minimum 35 years relevant experience as a Tool and Die Maker
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Design and manufacture jigs and templates as production aids
Visualise and calculate metal shapes and tolerances
Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, schematics, and models
Prepare templates, sketches, and determine work processes
Compute dimensions, tolerances, and set up machine tools
Position, secure, measure, and machine metal or castings
Measure and mark metal for machining
Set up, operate, and maintain machine tools including milling, drilling, grinding, boring, and shaping equipment
Verify components using instruments such as verniers, callipers, micrometres, CMMs, and electronic devices
Cut, shape, fit, assemble, ...