plastic injection mold manufacturing and maintenance
. The role focuses on preventive and breakdown maintenance, mold optimization, troubleshooting hot-runner systems, and ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Perform mold assembly, disassembly, preventive & breakdown maintenance.
Conduct root cause analysis, corrective actions, and downtime reduction.
Handle mold polishing, fitting, and finishing for defect-free components.
Work on mold modifications, new mold trials, PPAP & APQP validations.
Operate and plan work using EDM, Wirecut, CNC, and conventional machines.
Debug hot-runner systems, hydraulic & pneumatic cores.
Maintain mold history records, breakdown reports, MTTR & MTBF.
Support IATF 16949, ISO, and customer audit requirements.
Lead shift activities, training, and inter-department coordination.
Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen, 5S, CAPA, and Poka-Yoke.
Core Skills
Strong knowledge of
injection molding & blow molding (EBM)
.
Expertise in
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SAP tool room modules
.
Understanding of
PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, GD&T, 7QC tools
.
Hands-on with EDM, Wirecut, grinding, polishing & fitting.
Familiarity with automotive standards & documentation.
Qualifications
Diploma / B.Tech / BE in Mechanical / Tool & Die / Production Engineering.
7+ years of tool room & mold maintenance experience
in the automotive plastic injection molding industry.