Process status: Open

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Offer details:

Educational Qualification

  • Diploma / BE in Tool & Die Making.

Experience:

5+ yr Senior Position.


Key Roles & Responsibilities

  1. Tool & Die Design
  • Design tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and moulds based on product drawings.
  • Prepare detailed engineering drawings using CAD software.
  • Review product designs for manufacturability.
  • Modify designs to improve productivity and quality.
  1. Tool Manufacturing
  • Manufacture tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures as per approved drawings.
  • Operate conventional and CNC machines for tool making.
  • Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality during manufacturing.
  • Assemble tool components and perform trial runs.
  1. Tool Maintenance
  • Carry out preventive maintenance of production tools.
  • Repair damaged or worn-out dies and tools.
  • Replace worn components to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain maintenance records for all tools.
  1. Die Setting & Support
  • Support production during die installation and changeover.
  • Ensure proper alignment and functioning of dies.
  • Troubleshoot tooling-related issues during production.
  • Coordinate with production for smooth operation.
  1. Tool Improvement
  • Analyze recurring tooling failures.
  • Recommend design improvements for longer tool life.
  • Reduce cycle time through tooling modifications.
  • Improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
  1. Quality Control
  • Inspect manufactured tools using measuring instruments.
  • Verify dimensions against engineering drawings.
  • Ensure tools meet customer and internal quality standards.
  • Support first-piece approval during production trials.
  1. Calibration & Inspection
  • Maintain gauges and measuring instruments.
  • Coordinate calibration of precision instruments.
  • Ensure measuring equipment is accurate and serviceable.
  1. Inventory Management
  • Maintain inventory of tool steel, inserts, spare parts, and consumables.
  • Monitor minimum stock levels.
  • Raise purchase requisitions for tooling materials.
  • Maintain tool identification and traceability.
  1. Documentation
  • Maintain tool history cards.
  • Record maintenance activities.
  • Update tooling drawings and revision history.
  • Maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Maintain tooling issue and return records.
  1. Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in Kaizen, Lean, and 5S activities.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce tooling costs.
  • Standardize tooling practices.
  • Support process optimization initiatives.
  1. Safety & Compliance
  • Follow machine safety procedures.
  • Use PPE while operating machines.
  • Maintain housekeeping in the Tool Room.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies.
  • Handle cutting tools and lifting equipment safely.
  1. Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Design, and Purchase departments.
  • Support new product development activities.
  • Participate in production meetings for tooling-related issues.
  • Assist during customer audits and internal audits.