Tool and Die Technician

The Senior Tool and Die Technician leads complex tooling maintenance, design modifications, and high-precision repairs to ensure production tools and dies operate at optimal performance. The role requires advanced hands-on skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, mentoring of junior technicians, and close collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Advanced Tool Maintenance & Problem-Solving

• • Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for tool and die failures

  • Perform critical die refurbishments, fine-tuning, and dimensional corrections

  • Analyze wear patterns and recommend design or material improvements

✅ Precision Machining & Fabrication

• • Expertly operate all conventional machines (lathe, milling, surface grinder, EDM, etc.)

  • Guide or perform CNC setups for custom or complex tooling parts

  • Execute rework/modification of precision tools as per engineering change notices (ECN)

✅ Die Assembly & Optimization

• • Lead the assembly, fitting, and adjustment of progressive, compound, or injection molds

  • Validate tooling performance through try-outs and support tool commissioning

  • Recommend process improvements to reduce setup time, tool wear, and production rejections

✅ Documentation & Compliance

• • Maintain accurate service records, tool change logs, and maintenance schedules

  • Ensure tools meet quality, dimensional, and functional standards

  • Adhere to and promote safety, 5S, and TPM practices in the tool room

✅ Leadership & Mentoring

• • Train and guide junior and mid-level technicians

  • Work with design engineers to provide feedback for new tooling development

  • Participate in audits, continuous improvement projects, and safety assessments

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Lead repair, maintenance, and validation of high-performance tools and dies

  • Optimize tooling processes to improve durability, cycle time, and output quality

  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, and design teams on tooling issues

  • Conduct predictive and preventive maintenance activities

  • Manage tool inventories, materials, and critical spares planning

Qualifications:

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

  • 7–10+ years of experience in a tool and die environment in precision or mass production manufacturing

  • Strong understanding of press tools, injection molds, die-casting dies, or jigs/fixtures

Key Skills:

• • Expert in troubleshooting, assembly, and adjustment of complex tools and dies

  • Proficient in reading complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and stack-up tolerances

  • Skilled in operating CNC and conventional machines

  • Experience in tool design review and engineering change management

  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication abilities

Preferred (Optional):

• • Background in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, packaging, or metal stamping

  • Knowledge of CAD/CAM software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mastercam)

  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, TPM, or ISO/TS 16949 practices

Working Conditions:

• • Shop-floor and tool room based with occasional production floor involvement

  • May require work during production shutdowns or off-hours

  • PPE usage and compliance with safety protocols is mandatory