Tool and Die Maker

JOB DESCRIPTION – TOOL & DIE MAKER

Company: Shiv Shakti PressTech Private Limited (SSPPL)

Department: Tool Room / Tool & Die

Position: Tool & Die Maker

Reporting To: Tool Room In-charge / Production Head

Location: MIDC Rabale, Navi Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Purpose

To manufacture, maintain, repair, modify and troubleshoot press tools, dies, fixtures and related tooling used for precision sheet-metal component manufacturing, ensuring high accuracy, tool life, productivity and quality.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Tool & Die Manufacturing

• Manufacture progressive, compound, bending, piercing, blanking and other press tools as per drawings and specifications.
• Perform fitting, grinding, drilling, tapping, reaming and other tool-room operations.
• Assemble and set punches, dies, guide pillars, bushes, springs and other tool components.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and proper fitment of all tool components.

B. Tool Maintenance & Repair

• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of press tools.
• Identify tool wear, damage, misalignment and recurring tool-related problems.
• Repair, modify and recondition tools to restore performance.
• Maintain proper records of tool maintenance, repairs and modifications.

C. Tool Setting & Trials

• Assist in setting and trialing tools on mechanical and power presses.
• Conduct tool trials and identify problems such as burrs, cracks, dimensional variation, improper feeding and component deformation.
• Make necessary corrections to achieve approved component quality.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams during tool trials.

D. Drawing & Technical Understanding

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tool drawings and component drawings.
• Understand tolerances, GD&T, material specifications and surface-finish requirements.
• Follow tool design specifications and approved manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate with the Design/Engineering team for tool modifications and improvements.

E. Tool Improvement & Productivity

• Identify opportunities to improve tool life, cycle time and component quality.
• Suggest modifications to reduce tool breakdowns and production stoppages.
• Support Kaizen, 5S and continuous-improvement activities in the Tool Room.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safe working practices.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Tool manufacturing completed within planned time.
• Tool trial success rate.
• Tool breakdown frequency.
• Tool life and maintenance performance.
• Reduction in production stoppages due to tooling issues.
• Accuracy and quality of manufactured tools.
• Response time for tool breakdowns and repairs.
• Rejection/rework caused by tooling issues.
• Compliance with Tool Room 5S and safety standards.

4. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of press tools and dies.
• Good understanding of sheet-metal stamping processes.
• Ability to read engineering and tool drawings.
• Good knowledge of measuring instruments such as Vernier, micrometer, height gauge and gauges.
• Strong fitting and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of tool steels, carbide and other tool materials.
• Ability to identify root causes of tooling problems.
• Good attention to dimensional accuracy and workmanship.
• Teamwork and coordination with Production, Quality and Design departments.

5. Educational Qualification & Experience

Qualification: ITI – Tool & Die Maker / Fitter or equivalent technical qualification.

Experience: Preferably 8-10 years of relevant experience in a sheet-metal press tool / die manufacturing environment.

Candidates with experience in progressive dies, compound dies, bending tools and precision press components will be preferred.

6. Safety & Discipline

• Follow all Tool Room and factory safety procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE while operating machines and handling tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S in the Tool Room.
• Ensure machines, tools and equipment are operated safely.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment and potential hazards immediately.

7. Desired Behavioural Competencies

Accuracy | Discipline | Problem Solving | Ownership | Teamwork | Learning Orientation | Safety Consciousness | Continuous Improvement

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Tool & Die Maker who can independently handle tool manufacturing, fitting, trial, troubleshooting and maintenance and can work closely with Production and Quality teams to minimize tooling-related production losses.