ROLE SUMMARY
Own the execution and upkeep of Gilard's tool-room activities for current and existing press tools, moulds, assembly tools, jigs, fixtures and quality gauges. The role is responsible for converting approved designs into completed, trial-ready tools within the committed timeline and for maintaining tooling availability throughout its working life. Tool design remains with the Design Department; this role provides manufacturability and maintenance inputs and coordinates all required design support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the day-to-day Tool Room, tool-making, machining, fitting, assembly, trial and maintenance activities.
• Own new-tool development after release of approved drawings through manufacture/procurement of parts, inspection, assembly, trial, correction, approval and handover to Production.
• Prepare and control the process flow and operation route for every tool part, including material preparation, machining, CNC/VMC, wire-cut/EDM, grinding, heat treatment, fitting, inspection and outsourced operations, as applicable.
• Plan machines, manpower, materials,



bought-out items and external vendors against each project schedule; review progress daily and remove bottlenecks to achieve the committed completion date.
• Ensure every tool part conforms to the approved drawing and is inspected before assembly; prevent non-conforming parts from moving to the next operation.
• Plan tool assembly method, sequence and checkpoints so that all parts fit and function correctly as one complete tool.
• Prepare tools for trial in coordination with Production, Quality and Design, and drive right-first-time output by verifying tool readiness, machine compatibility, materials, process conditions and critical product characteristics before trial.
• Evaluate trial parts against drawing and quality requirements; record observations, close corrections promptly and obtain approval before production handover.
• Develop, modify, refurbish and maintain press tools, moulds, a

📌 Head - Tool Room (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)
🏢 Gilard Electronics
📍 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar