Toolmaker – Ezakheni

  • Full Time
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Applications have closed

Website Defy Appliances

Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances. The company markets its products under the Defy brand and offers the consumer a full range of kitchen, laundry and small domestic appliances. Established in 1905, Defy made its debut … read moreby manufacturing the first electric stove in South Africa. In the last 112 years, the brand has further entrenched its footprint in South African households through manufacturing durable goods such as gas ovens, washing machines, dryers and ovens. This led to Defy becoming the biggest white goods manufacturer in the country while presenting the largest product range in South Africa. In 2011 Defy was attained by leading Turkish home appliance group, Arçelik. Having operations in durable consumer goods industry with production, marketing and after-sales services, Arçelik offers products and services around the world with its 30,000 employees, 18 different production facilities in 7 countries. Please note that in order to purchase any product or for pricing queries, you will need to visit a retail outlet that sells kitchen and laundry appliances. Defy operates three factories: Jacobs Ezakheni (Ladysmith) East London All factories have been accredited in terms of ISO 9001-2009. Our products can be viewed online at www.defy.co.za or by visiting the various dealers countrywide Sales & service centres are available country wide in the major provinces – please refer to our website www.defy.co.za for contact details and addresses. Also like and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DefySouthAfrica/, Twitter twitter.com/defy_sa, Instagram instagram.com/defysa/. Defy’s Cooking Appliance Range is at the heart of our business, bringing style to the ritual of baking and excitement to the idea of preparing a family feast in your home. Our Gemini Collection boasts a sleek and sophisticated new design, coupled with Feast Master Capacity, ideal for bulk cooking. Defy’s signature Thermofan Technology allows you to use both baking trays at the same time, cooking multiple dishes simultaneously without any flavour or aroma transfer. Defy has recently included a stylish range of small domestic appliance which includes a range of blenders, juicers and coffee makers. Our Cooling range has extensive range of NO FROST fridges which offers both DUAL COOLING technology (which basically means there is fan in the fridge for greater humidity control – better energy efficiency, better odour control, fresher food for longer) and a 4 star freezer. Our DFF420 offers sophisticated Blue Light Technology, extending the life of your fresh produce. Defy also offers the largest capacity in the market with a 1 meter wide range. All Defy units offer an Auto Defrost fridge section, allows even static units to automatically drain any excess liquid through the back. Defy’s well-renowned chest freezer range offers a multimode function, allowing you the freedom to convert your unit between a fridge, chiller and freezer. Our laundry range boasts Aquafusion technology in our front loaders which maximises washing power efficiency ensuring you get the most out of your detergent. Surf’s up with Defy Aquawave drum technology in both top and front loaders. The technology aids in more effective washing. The company supports its brand position further through its own sales, warehousing, and distribution and after sales service functions. 135 Teakwood Rd, Jacobs, 4052, Durban, South Africa

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct planned maintenance on press and plastic mould tools
Conduct planned maintenance schedules,
Improve operational efficiency,
Ensure effective quality,
Ensure cost effective replacements of tools,
Maintenance of tools, jigs and dies to the maximum up time,
Adhere to company health and safety and housekeeping standards,
Develop / fabricate new equipment,
Liaise with relevant departments regarding their specific requirements and train subordinates,
Limit reworks and non-conforming product,
Problem solving on tools, jigs, dies and related machine setting.
Work a three-shift pattern, standby and overtime,
Repair breakdowns and assist on machine (Press and injection moulding machines) to ensure correct use and setup of tool moulds.
Efficient work standards.
Fabrication machine parts, tool and mould parts using Toolroom machines. (CNC milling, conventional milling, lathes, surface grinders etc)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applications are invited from persons in possession of:

Matric certificate,
Trade tested Tool, Die and Jig maker,
At least 5 years industry experience in plastic injection moulding and metal press progression tool.
Previous maintenance experience and a willingness to learn,
Good communication skills,
Press and Injection moulding machine experience.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
CNC-Experience, (Milling machine and Wire cutter)

Apply via company website ( https://www.defy.co.za ) or

defy1.simplify.hr

 

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