Tool Room Technician

Department:

Tool Room / Mould Maintenance / Engineering

Reports To:

Tool Room Manager / Maintenance Head / Production Manager

Job Purpose:

To ensure the proper maintenance, repair, modification, and management of injection moulding tools (moulds), ensuring they are production-ready, efficient, and maintained to high standards for continuous manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities: Tool Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of injection moulding tools (moulds).
• Diagnose and repair defects like flash, short shot, mismatch, wear and tear of cavities, cores, ejector pins, etc.
• Polish, clean, and inspect mould components to maintain tool life and product quality.
• Replace damaged or worn-out components (pins, bushes, inserts, slides, etc.).

Mould Changeover Support

• Assist with efficient mould changeovers on the machine.
• Ensure moulds are prepared, inspected, and ready before production.

Tool Modification & Improvement

• Carry out design changes or minor engineering modifications on existing moulds.
• Work with design/engineering teams for continuous improvements in tool performance and life.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain proper records of mould maintenance history, breakdown reports, and spares used.
• Create and update preventive maintenance schedules for each mould.
• Document daily toolroom activities and reports.

Machine Operation

• Operate tool room machinery such as:
• Surface grinders
• Milling machines
• Lathe machines
• EDM/Wire cut machines
• Drilling and polishing tools

Inventory & Safety

• Maintain inventory of tool room spares, inserts, standard components, and consumables.
• Follow safety procedures, use proper PPE, and maintain a clean and organized tool room.

Qualifications:

• ITI / Diploma in Tool & Die Making, Mechanical Engineering, or related trade.
• Certified Tool Room Technician is a plus.

Skills & Competencies: Technical:

• Strong knowledge of injection mould tools and their assembly/disassembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 2D/3D tool designs.
• Hands-on experience with tool room machinery and measuring instruments (micrometres, vernier callipers, height gauges, etc.).

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail and precision work.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Teamwork and time management.
• Good communication with production and engineering teams.

Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in tool room activities related to injection moulding.
• Experience with high-cavitation, hot runner, and multi-action moulds is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Factory/tool room environment.
• May require shift-based work, overtime during breakdowns, and on-call availability.
• Physically active role involving lifting, standing, and working with fine tools.

Career Path:

• Senior Tool Room Technician

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹23,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person