Job Description (JD)

Position Title: Jr. Tool & Die Maker - PTD (Progressive Dies)

Experience: 2-5 Years

Department: Tool Room

Company: The Tooling Trove

Location: Pune, Bhosari

Job Summary:

The Jr. Tool & Die Maker - PTD will specialize in manufacturing, assembling, and maintaining progressive press tools (PTD) for sheet metal stamping. The role involves operating machines independently to produce progressive die components, ensuring high-quality assembly and trials, supporting production requirements, and contributing to efficient progressive tool performance while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

● Operate conventional machines (lathe, milling, grinding, drilling, EDM/WEDM) to manufacture precise components for progressive dies (punches, die inserts, strippers, pilots, guides).

● Assemble, fit, spot, polish, and conduct trials for multi-stage progressive dies.

● Perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and modifications on progressive tools.

● Read and interpret complex progressive die drawings, apply basic GD&T;, and ensure precision tolerances.

● Troubleshoot basic issues in progressive dies during trials or initial production runs (e.g., misfeeds, slug pulling).

● Maintain progressive die history cards, records, and inventory of spares/consumables.

● Ensure compliance with safety norms, use PPE, and maintain 5S in the progressive tool section.

● Collaborate with seniors, design, and production teams to meet progressive die delivery schedules and quality requirements.

Skills & Competencies Required:

● Proficiency in machining components specific to progressive dies.

● Strong understanding of progressive die working principles and components.





● Blueprint reading skills with GD&T; fundamentals for sheet metal tools.

● Expertise in precision measurement, die assembly, spotting, and trial techniques.

● Problem-solving ability focused on progressive die performance issues.

● Good teamwork, communication, and commitment to safety and quality.

Experience & Qualification:

Experience: 2–5 years in progressive tool & die making or sheet metal press tools (specific experience in multi-stage progressive dies is essential).

Qualification: ITI in Tool & Die Making or equivalent. Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Tool Engineering is preferred.

Key Result Areas (KRA)

- Progressive Die Manufacturing & Quality

○ Achieve on-time delivery of assigned progressive die components and assemblies with zero critical defects and strict tolerance adherence.

○ Minimize rework/scrap rate through accurate machining, assembly, and spotting.

- Die Maintenance & Performance

○ Complete preventive maintenance on progressive dies to reduce breakdowns and extend tool life.

○ Respond promptly to minor die issues, minimizing production downtime in stamping operations.

- Productivity & Trial Success

○ Meet or exceed targets for progressive component production and successful first-trial approvals.

○ Contribute to productive strip layout and die performance during trials.

- Safety & Housekeeping Compliance

○ Maintain zero safety incidents in progressive die operations and full PPE/protocol adherence.

○ Uphold 5S standards in progressive tool workstations and storage areas.

- Documentation & Team Support

○ Accurately maintain progressive die history, trial reports, and inventory records.

○ Demonstrate effective collaboration through positive feedback from seniors and production teams.

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Jr. Tool & Die Maker (India)
🏢 Tooling Trove Private
📍 India