Role & responsibilities
Press Tool Manufacturing & Maintenance
Perform press tool assembly, tool setting, grinding, polishing, and fitting activities.
Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of press tools.
Troubleshoot tool-related problems such as burrs, dimensional variation, and improper component forming.
Ensure proper clearance, alignment, and accuracy of punches, dies, and other tool components.
Coordinate tool trials and modifications to improve performance.
Tool Room Management
Plan and prioritize tool room activities based on production requirements.
Manage tool room manpower, machines, tools, and equipment.
Ensure timely availability of tools for production.
Maintain tool history cards, maintenance records, and tool life records.
Monitor spare parts availability and coordinate with the purchase department when required.
Implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize tool breakdowns.
Production & Quality Support
Coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering departments.
Analyze and resolve tool-related rejection and quality issues.
Support recent product development, tool trials, and process improvements.
Ensure tools meet dimensional accuracy and production requirements.
Reduce downtime,



rejection, and tool maintenance costs.
Team Management & Safety
Allocate work to tool makers and contract persons.
Monitor employee performance, productivity, and workmanship.
Train team members in tool maintenance, fitting practices, and secure working procedures.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and 5S practices.
Maintain proper housekeeping and discipline in the tool room.
TPM & Continuous Improvement
Implement TPM practices for tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring tooling issues.
Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
Improve tool life, equipment reliability, and machine efficiency.
Support OEE improvement through effective maintenance practices.
Tooling Inventory & Cost Control
Plan tooling spare parts and consumable requirements.
Maintain optimum inventory levels of critical tooling components.
Monitor and control tooling maintenance and repair costs.
Coordinate procurement of tooling spares to prevent production interruptions.
Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of tools and dies to maximize service life.

📌 Manufacturing Tool & Die Chennai
🏢 Godrej & Boyce (G&B)
📍 Chennai