Deon Brits

Experienced Injection Moulding Toolmaker with over 25 years of hands-on experience in CNC plastic injection mould making, servicing injection moulds, diagnosing and repairing mould problems. Specialist in thin wall injection moulds for the packaging industry. Proven expertise as a trade tested toolmaker with strong CNC programming, 3D modelling software knowledge, and technical drawing interpretation.

Reliable, physically fit professional with excellent mathematics and communication skills, able to work independently.

Toolroom Supervisor / Manager at ICP – Industrial & Consumer Plastics (2022-06 – 2024-11)

• Performed CNC plastic injection mould making, servicing, diagnosing and repairing of thin wall injection moulds for packaging industry
• Specialized in thin wall moulds including yogurt tubs, lids, ice cream tubs and lids (single cavity up to 24 cavities)
• Reduced tooling downtime through effective mould repair and critical spare parts management
• Operated and programmed CNC machines for injection mould components
• Supervised toolroom team while ensuring production deadlines and quality standards
• Implemented SOPs and maintenance systems for injection moulds

Toolmaker at Smith's Manufacturing (2016-04 – 2022-06)

• Serviced injection moulds and press tools with focus on diagnosing and repairing mould problems
• Manufactured new tools and critical spare parts using CNC milling and EDM machines
• Performed precision grinding and welding repairs on damaged injection mould tooling
• Maintained minimum tooling downtime in high-volume production environment

Toolmaker at Capacity Agency – Altech UEC (2014-04 – 2016-04)

• Manufactured jigs and components for injection moulds
• Operated CNC machines, wire cutters, EDM, mills and lathes
• Conducted regular tooling maintenance and repairs

Toolmaker at G.U.D Holdings (2010-03 – 2013-08)

• Manufactured and serviced press tools using CNC programming on C-Tech systems

Toolmaker at Design International (2005-11 – 2010-02)

• Manufactured jigs and fixtures for tooling requirements
• Operated CNC machines and conventional mills and lathes

Toolmaker at Topline Tooling (2004-05 – 2005-10)

• Built and maintained injection moulds and blow moulds
• Performed CNC machining using NX CAD, SolidWorks and Mastercam programming

Toolmaker at Vee Plastics (2003-04 – 2004-04)

• Built and maintained injection moulds and blow moulds
• Conducted CNC machining and Mastercam programming for mould components

Maintenance Technician at Concord Plastics (2002-01 – 2003-03)

• Performed maintenance, servicing and repairs on injection moulds and blow moulds
• Conducted machine start-ups and process setting

NQF Level 5 & 6 in Production / Operations Management – PMI Musgrave, Durban

N5 in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) – Roodepoort College (1997)

N2 in Engineering Studies – Krugersdorp Technical College