Tool & Die maker

Opening with a leading Defense & Aerospace company for their office in Mysuru.

Role & responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain blanking tools, stage tools, and forming dies.
• Perform tool proving as per engineering documentation and carry out necessary tool corrections.
• Support production and tool maintenance, including tool selection and troubleshooting forming defects.
• Lead new component development during trial production runs; update lesson learnt documents and history cards.
• Plan and execute machine settings on Hydraulic Press, Mechanical Press, and Press Brake within stipulated time.
• Set up press machines as per die setup parameters (e.g., shut height, slide tonnage, cushion pressure).
• Load/unload dies or tools from presses, perform quick die changes, and work on downtime reduction.
• Drive improvements in material saving, process optimization, tool life enhancement, and productivity.
• Monitor and reduce rejections and reworks.
• Manage spares and consumables, ensuring efficient usage and cost control.
• Track and report Plan vs Actual performance.
• Ensure timely completion of production targets (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Train team members to increase productivity, skill, and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure discipline and 5S adherence on the shop floor.
• Carry out daily preventive maintenance as per plan.
• Ensure the safety of personnel working in shifts.
• Maintain work instructions and records.
• Timely update and maintain logbook with shift details.
• Ensure proper handling of machines, tools, and instruments by shift personnel.
• Identify non-conformities and product deviations, initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform part validation using PCMM, inspection gauges, and fixtures.
• Reports directly to Shift In-Charge / Manager Manufacturing.
• Authorized to allot or change work across different work centers in the Sheet Metal Shop.
• Authorized to inform relevant personnel in case of emergencies.

Preferred candidate profile:

1. COMPETENCY

a) Qualification:

• Diploma in Tool & Die Making

b) Experience:

• 35 years in Press Shop / Tool Room / Aerospace Industry

c) Knowledge & Critical Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of press tools, forming dies, hydraulic and mechanical presses, and part forming.
• Expertise in reading engineering drawings.
• Awareness of AS 9100 standards.
• Proficient in using measuring instruments.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of jigs, fixtures, tools, dies, and forming machines.

d) People / Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal relations and team-building abilities.
• Effective in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Skilled in technical communication and guiding team members.

Interested Candidates can share their CV's at

PratikshaS@topgearconsultants.com