Identifies the specifications and requirements of the tools and recommends revisions in the design or fabrication, materials, and production processes.

Job Requirements:
- 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
- GD&T; (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.

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.

Technical Skills Required
- Expertise in tool room machines:
- Surface grinding, cylindrical grinding
- Milling, lathe, EDM/Wire-cut
- Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, and coatings
- Positive understanding of tolerances

📌 Tool & Die Maker Iv (Pune)
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