Supervisor I TOOL & DIE

Coordinates day-to-day planning activities, and organizes and oversees all the activities involved in providing tools and fixtures for production.

1. Tool Maintenance Assembly

• Knowledge on mold, jigs, and fixtures manufacturing as per drawings and specifications.
• Carry out tool fitting, assembly, and try-outs.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and finishing standards.
• To manage shift activities effectively.
• Thorough knowledge maintenance practice on Hot runners

2. Maintenance Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair worn-out or damaged tools and dies.
• Analyze recurring tool failures and implement corrective actions.
• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of tooling.

3. Interpretation of Drawings Specifications

• Engineering drawings
• GDT (Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing)
• Convert design intent into manufacturable tooling solutions.

4. Process Improvement

• Suggest improvements to increase tool life and performance.
• Reduce downtime through design or process modifications.
• Optimize machining methods and cycle times.

5. Quality Control

• Inspect tools using precision instruments:
• Vernier, micrometer, height gauge, dial indicators, CMM (basic exposure)
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and tolerances.
• Support root cause analysis for defects.

6. Shopfloor Coordination

• Coordinate with:
• Design team
• Production team
• QA/QC departments
• Support new product development and trial runs.

7. Documentation

• Maintain records of:
• Tool history
• Maintenance logs
• Modification reports
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

8. Leadership Mentoring

• Guide and train junior tool makers and apprentices.
• Lead small teams during tool build or repair activities.

Ensure proper skill transfer and knowledge sharing

• Surface grinding
• Cylindrical grinding
• Milling
• Lathe
• EDM/Wire-cut
• CAD drawings AutoCAD SolidWorks
• Tool steels, heat treatment, and coatings
• Over mold injection molding process
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Diploma in Tool Die Making / Mechanical Engineering

• 4-6 years in tool room / die maintenance / mold manufacturing
• Hands-on exposure to high-precision tooling environments
• Experience in industries like Automotive
• Experience in Plastics / Injection molding

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork