Job Description

Position: Tooling Incharge

Department: Production

Experience Required:

Qualification: Diploma / BE - Mechanical / Tool & Die / Manufacturing

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Tool Maintenance & Management

Manage and maintain all tools, dies, moulds, jigs, and fixtures. Conduct preventive and breakdown maintenance as per schedule. Monitor tool life, wear, and initiate refurbishment or replacement. Maintain tool inventory, tool history cards, and maintenance logs.

2. Production Support

Provide technical support to production for smooth operations. Troubleshoot tooling-related issues (dimension variation, wear, burrs, cracks). Ensure correct tool setting parameters are followed.

3. New Tool Development

Coordinate with Design and Production teams for new tool development. Assist in tool trials, validation, and modifications. Ensure new tools meet quality and performance requirements.

4. Quality Assurance

Ensure dimensional accuracy and product quality through proper tool maintenance. Coordinate with QA for deviations and corrective actions. Inspect tools after maintenance or modification.

5. Inventory & Procurement

Maintain stock of tool steels, inserts, punches, dies, and consumables. Raise purchase requisitions for tooling items and follow up with vendors. Control tooling cost and reduce wastage.

6. Team Management

Supervise tool room technicians and operators. Assign tasks, monitor work, and ensure timely completion. Train team members on tool handling, safety, and best practices.

7. Documentation & Reporting

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports on tooling status. Maintain breakdown analysis and preventive maintenance reports. Ensure all documentation is up to date as per audit requirements.

8. Safety & 5S

Ensure tool room safety procedures are followed. Implement and maintain 5S in tool room and related areas.

Key Skills Required

Knowledge of tool design, tool materials, and machining processes. Hands-on experience with tool room machines (CNC, EDM, grinders, milling, lathe). Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and team leadership capabilities. Understanding of ISO/TS quality standards (added advantage).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person