Job Description (JD)
Position: Engineer Die Maintenance (TMC)
Department
Tool Maintenance Centre (TMC)
Location:- Pune
Education:- ITI (Tool & Die Maker/Fitter/Machinist) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Die Maintenance, preferably in the Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) industry.
Key Responsibilities

- Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of HPDC dies to ensure maximum machine uptime.
- Perform die inspection, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to achieve consistent product quality.
- Execute die corrections and modifications based on production requirements and quality feedback.
- Analyze die-related defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure proper maintenance, storage, and traceability of dies, inserts, and tooling components.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to resolve die-related issues.
- Monitor die life, maintenance history, and tooling performance records.
- Support new die trials, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
- Follow standard maintenance procedures, 5S, TPM, and safety practices within the TMC.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance die performance, reduce downtime, and improve productivity.

Required Skills & Knowledge





- Solid knowledge of Aluminium LPDC products and manufacturing processes.
- Good understanding of die maintenance, preventive maintenance (PM), and die servicing.
- Hands-on experience in die correction, fitting, polishing, and troubleshooting.
- Good knowledge of casting defects, root cause analysis, and defect prevention.
- Knowledge of tooling management, die life monitoring, and maintenance planning.
- Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies (7 QC Tools, Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, CAPA, etc.).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
- Basic manpower planning and work allocation skills.
- Knowledge of quality systems, TPM, 5S, and workplace safety.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in aluminium Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) automotive components.
- Exposure to OEM customer requirements and quality standards.
- Experience in continuous improvement and productivity enhancement projects.

Key Competencies

- Technical Expertise
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Quality Orientation
- Safety Awareness
- Result Orientation
- Communication Skills

Reporting To
Manager Tool Maintenance Centre (TMC)

📌 Die Maintenance (TMC) (Pune)
🏢 Alicon Castalloy
📍 Pune