Tool Room Technician

Job Title: Tool Room Technician – Aluminum Die Casting

Department: Tool Room / Maintenance

Location: [Company Name], [Location]

Reporting To: Tool Room Manager / Maintenance Head

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose:

To ensure effective maintenance, repair, and modification of HPDC dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures to support continuous and uninterrupted die casting production. The technician will be responsible for preventive and breakdown maintenance of die-casting tools to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish of cast components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Die Maintenance:
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of aluminium HPDC dies.Handle die cleaning, polishing, welding (TIG/MIG), fitting, and minor modifications.
• Repair damaged or worn-out die parts using hand tools, grinders, milling, turning, or EDM machines.
• Tool Inspection & Troubleshooting:
• Inspect tools/dies before and after production for wear, damage, and dimensional accuracy.
• Identify die-related issues such as flashes, cracks, and leakages and perform corrective action.
• Die Changeover Support:
• Assist in die changeovers on casting machines to reduce downtime.
• Ensure proper alignment and tightening of dies during setup.
• Record Keeping:
• Maintain proper records of tool history, repairs, and modifications.
• Log and report breakdowns and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Safety & Housekeeping:
• Follow all safety standards while operating machinery and handling tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the tool room.
• Team Support:
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams for tool-related concerns.
• Support in design or improvement of jigs, fixtures, and gauges as per production requirement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HPDC die structure and tool steels
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Hands-on experience with milling, turning, surface grinding, and EDM machines
• Welding skills (TIG, MIG preferred)
• Understanding of die alignment and fitting procedures
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy for report logging

Qualifications & Experience:

• ITI/Diploma in Tool & Die Making / Mechanical Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in Tool Room of an Aluminium HPDC company
• Exposure to pressure die casting machines (Buhler, Toshiba, Idra, etc.) is preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹17,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person