1. Job Details

Particulars

Description

Job Title

Tool Room Associate

Department

Tool Room

Reports To

Tool Room In-charge / Tool Room Engineer

Location

Manufacturing Plant

Qualification

ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

0–3 years in tool room or manufacturing preferred

2. Job Purpose

To support tool room activities, including tool and die maintenance, tool preparation, inspection, storage, and issue, ensuring the availability of tools and dies for uninterrupted production.

3. Key Roles and Responsibilities

- Assist in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of dies, moulds, fixtures, and jigs.
- Support preventive maintenance activities as per the approved schedule.
- Assist in dismantling, cleaning, assembling, and fitting of tools and dies.
- Perform basic grinding, filing, deburring, and fitting operations as instructed.
- Handle tool room machines and equipment safely, as per work instructions.
- Maintain proper identification, storage, and traceability of tools, dies, and spare parts.
- Issue and receive tools, inserts, punches, ejector pins, and other components as per the requirement.
- Check tool condition and report any damage, wear, or abnormalities to the supervisor.
- Support die breakdown analysis and corrective maintenance activities.
- Maintain tool maintenance records, checklists, and job cards.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and 5S practices in the tool room.
- Follow safety procedures while handling tools, lifting equipment, and machinery.
- Use the required PPE and follow LOTO procedures during applicable maintenance activities.




- Coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams to ensure timely tool availability.
- Support Kaizen, cost reduction, and continuous improvement activities.

4. Skills and Competencies

- Basic knowledge of mechanical tools and tool room activities.
- Knowledge of measuring instruments such as vernier calipers and micrometers.
- Basic understanding of dies, jigs, fixtures, punches, and ejector pins.
- Basic fitting, grinding, and assembly skills.
- Ability to identify tool wear, damage, and abnormalities.
- Knowledge of 5S, safety, and preventive maintenance.
- Teamwork, discipline, and willingness to learn.

5. Safety Responsibilities

- Wear safety shoes, safety glasses, and other required PPE.
- Do not operate machines without authorization.
- Use approved lifting equipment for heavy tools and dies.
- Never bypass machine guards or safety interlocks.
- Keep tools, components, and walkways properly arranged.
- Report unsafe conditions, damaged tools, and near misses immediately.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI

Performance Measure

Tool Availability

Timely availability of tools and dies

Preventive Maintenance

Completion of assigned PM activities

Breakdown Support

Timely assistance during tool breakdowns

Tool Damage

Reduction in tool handling damage

5S and Housekeeping

Compliance with tool room standards

Documentation

Accuracy of tool maintenance records

Safety

Compliance with safety rules and PPE requirements

Pay: ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Adaptable schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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