Tool and Die Technician

The Mid-Level Tool and Die Technician is responsible for maintaining, modifying, and fabricating production tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. This role involves hands-on use of precision equipment, preventive tooling maintenance, and supporting production operations by ensuring tooling reliability and readiness.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Tool Maintenance & Repair

• • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures

  • Diagnose wear patterns, perform die sharpening, and replace components as needed

  • Maintain tool integrity to avoid production stoppages and ensure part consistency

✅ Machining & Fabrication

• • Operate manual and semi-automatic machines (lathe, milling, surface grinder, drill press)

  • Perform basic CNC setup or interface with CNC personnel for advanced machining

  • Modify existing tools as per engineering change requirements or production feedback

✅ Die Assembly & Setup

• • Assemble dies and tooling for press machines or molding operations

  • Conduct tool trials and participate in die try-outs for part validation

  • Assist in press/tool changeovers and first-piece inspections

✅ Documentation & Quality

• • Maintain service records for tooling activities and downtime analysis

  • Interpret mechanical drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and part specifications

  • Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and indicators

✅ Collaboration & Support

• • Coordinate with production and quality teams to address tool-related issues

  • Support root cause analysis of part defects linked to tooling

  • Train junior technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, Kaizen)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Carry out tool refurbishment, sharpening, adjustments, and polishing

  • Respond to tool breakdowns during production with timely resolution

  • Conduct wear analysis and suggest improvements in tooling design or material

  • Ensure all tools are maintained per schedule to reduce unplanned downtime

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool room environment

Qualifications:

• • ITI / Diploma in Tool & Die Making / Mechanical Engineering

  • 3–6 years of hands-on experience in tool & die maintenance in a manufacturing or precision machining setup

  • Strong working knowledge of press tools, plastic injection molds, or jig & fixture assemblies

Key Skills:

• • Proficient in operating conventional machines (lathe, grinder, milling)

  • Familiar with die components: punches, dies, stripper plates, ejectors, bushings

  • Good understanding of blueprint reading, fits & tolerances, GD&T

  • Experience with tool fitting, fine-tuning, and dimensional inspection

  • Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM or CNC machining is a plus

Preferred (Optional):

• • Experience in automotive, electronics, consumer goods, or heavy engineering industries

  • Exposure to die maintenance within progressive, compound, or transfer dies

  • Training in lean, TPM, or safety standards

Working Conditions:

• • Primarily tool room or shop-floor based

  • Requires attention to detail and manual dexterity

  • Shift-based work and PPE compliance (goggles, gloves, safety shoes) are mandatory