Junior Tool Controller

AFRIT is one of the most respected and innovative trailer manufacturers in Africa. With more than 50 years experience in the industry. AFRIT has a solid reputation of being competitive, innovative, and at the forefront of industry. A highly advanced infrastructure, coupled with a constant drive for expansion has allowed AFRIT to become the preferred trailer supplier for all leading transport and logistics companies within the southern hemisphere.AFRIT is one of the most respected and innovative trailer manufacturers in Africa. With more than 50 years experience in the industry. AFRIT has a solid reputation of being competitive, innovative, and at the forefront of industry. A highly advanced infrastructure, coupled with a constant drive for expansion has allowed AFRIT to become the preferred trailer supplier for all leading transport and logistics companies within the southern hemisphere.

Summary of role: The Tool Room Controller will be responsible for the Tool Store controlling and must apply technical background/knowledge to manage the tools maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily issuing of Tools and Tool Consumables to Production.
• Daily receipt and inspection / testing of Tools and their consumables.
• Basic maintenance on hand tools as per user manuals and tool consumable exchange activities.
• Ensure that new tools are registered, labelled and stored according to requirements.
• Ensure that tools grouped in Toolboxes and/ or Containers are inspected prior to storage.
• Ensure that the Tool Store is well organised and kept clean.
• Ensure that the Tool Store is secured (locked) at all times.
• Daily monitoring of the Tool Report and reporting on Tools not returned and / submitted to Maintenance.
• Reporting of Tool Breakdowns to Maintenance.
• Weekly reporting on tool breakdown causes and possible solutions.
• Reporting of missing tools / damaged tools; and processing of required documentation for replacement.
• Participate in Continual Improvement initiatives.
• Train operators on proper use of tools and equipment.
• Monthly audit on Tool Store.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric (essential)
• 2-5 years experience in store/warehouse/logistic control (essential)
• 2-5 years experience with tools (technical understanding, maintenance)
• Experience in production within the steel and engineering industry and/or the industrial trailer environment (beneficial)
• Computer Literacy: MS Office (essential)
• Syspro or similar ERP software (beneficial)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge & experience with hand and power tools used in manufacturing?
• Do you have experience with Syspro?

Experience:

• Warehousing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person