Supervisor - TOOL & DIE MAKER

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

• Expertise in tool room machines:
  • Surface grinding, cylindrical grinding
  • Milling, lathe, EDM/Wire-cut
  • Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, and coatings
  • Good understanding of tolerances, fits, and finishes
  • Exposure to CAD drawings (AutoCAD, SolidWorks preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Knowledge on over mold injection molding process.
• Knowledge on TPM.

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
• Plastics / Injection molding

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork