Tool Room Operator

Job Summary

Responsible for operating and maintaining conventional and/or CNC machines in the tool room to manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, tools, and precision components according to engineering drawings and required specifications.

Key Responsibilities
- Operate machines such as lathe, milling, drilling, grinding, and other tool-room equipment.
- Manufacture and modify tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and machine components as per drawings.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Perform machining, drilling, tapping, grinding, turning, and fitting operations.
- Set up machines and select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds.
- Measure components using vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision instruments.
- Inspect finished components to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality.
- Carry out repair, maintenance, and modification of existing tools and fixtures.
- Maintain tool-room machines, tools, gauges, and equipment in valuable working condition.




- Identify machining defects and take corrective action.
- Maintain records of tool manufacturing, repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
- Follow production schedules, quality standards, and safety procedures.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S standards in the tool room.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams for tooling requirements.

Required Qualifications
- ITI in Tool & Die Maker, Fitter, Machinist, or related trade.
- Diploma in Mechanical/Tool & Die Engineering is an added advantage.
- Relevant experience in a tool room or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of conventional machining and precision measurement techniques.

Required Skills
- Lathe, milling, drilling, and grinding machine operation
- Tool and fixture manufacturing
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Precision measurement
- Basic knowledge of CNC machines is an advantage
- Problem

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