Mould Maintenance & Repair * Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of injection moulds.
- Inspect mould components such as cores, cavities, sliders, ejector pins, guide pillars, and cooling channels.
- Repair worn or damaged mould parts to maintain production quality.
- Ensure moulds are properly cleaned and lubricated after production runs.
- Mould Installation & Setup
- Assist in mould mounting and dismounting on injection moulding machines.
- Ensure correct alignment and fitting of moulds.
- Coordinate with production team during mould trials and setup.
- Preventive Maintenance
- Implement scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) plans for moulds.
- Maintain mould history records and maintenance logs.
- Identify potential issues to avoid production downtime.
- Quality Control
- Check mould condition to ensure defect-free plastic parts.
- Troubleshoot issues like:
- Flash
- Short shot
- Sink marks
- Warpage
- Work closely with the quality and production departments.
- Spare Parts & Tooling
- Maintain inventory of mould spare parts and consumables.
- Coordinate with tool room for manufacturing or repairing mould parts.
- Ensure availability of critical components.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain mould maintenance records and checklists.
- Prepare reports on mould performance, downtime, and repairs.
- Update mould maintenance schedules.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of plastic injection moulds and tooling
- Understanding of mould components and mechanisms
- Ability to troubleshoot mould defects
- Basic knowledge of CNC /milling / grinding machines (preferred)
- Positive coordination with production and tool room teams