Role & responsibilities

Tool Manufacturing
- Manufacture current press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges as per engineering drawings.
- Assemble and fit die components with required tolerances.
- Perform bench fitting, scraping, polishing, and precision assembly.

Die Maintenance
- Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all production dies.
- Repair damaged punches, die blocks, guide pillars, guide bushes, stripper plates, and retainers.
- Replace worn-out die components to ensure production continuity.
- Improve die life through proper maintenance practices.

Troubleshooting
- Analyze die failures such as:
- Punch breakage
- Burr generation
- Misfeed
- Strip jamming
- Die alignment issues
- Excessive tool wear
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Machine Operations

Operate tool room machines such as:
- Surface Grinder
- Cylindrical Grinder
- Milling Machine
- Lathe Machine
- Radial Drill Machine
- EDM Machine
- Wire Cut Machine
- Tool & Cutter Grinder
- Hydraulic Press (for die assembly/trial)

Tool Trials




- Conduct die trials before production release.
- Verify dimensional accuracy of components.
- Ensure smooth feeding and proper die functioning.
- Coordinate with Production and Quality during trial runs.

Inspection & Quality
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T;, and tooling layouts.
- Use precision measuring instruments including:
- Vernier Caliper
- Micrometer
- Height Gauge
- Dial Indicator
- Bore Gauge
- Slip Gauges
- Feeler Gauge
- Ensure tooling meets specified tolerances.

Continuous Improvement
- Suggest die modifications to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
- Participate in Kaizen, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Improve die life and reduce tooling cost.

Documentation
- Maintain die history cards and maintenance records.
- Record tool life, repairs, spare replacements, and breakdown analysis.
- Maintain inventory of critical die spares.

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