TOOL & DIE MAKER IV

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TOOL & DIE MAKER IV

7/20/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

An experienced Tool Maker is responsible for manufacturing, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds used in production. At 4-6 years experience, the role involves independent working, troubleshooting, mentoring juniors, and process improvement . Key Responsibilities

1. Tool Maintenance & Assembly

Knowledge on mold, jigs, and fixtures manufacturing as per drawings and specifications. Carry out tool fitting, assembly, and try-outs. Ensure dimensional accuracy and finishing standards. To manage shift activities effectively. Thorough knowledge & maintenance practice on Hot runners

2. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Diagnose and repair worn-out or damaged tools and dies. Analyze recurring tool failures and implement corrective actions. Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of tooling.

3. Interpretation of Drawings & Specifications

Engineering drawings GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Convert design intent into manufacturable tooling solutions.

4. Process Improvement

Suggest improvements to increase tool life and performance. Reduce downtime through design or process modifications

5. Quality Control

Vernier, micrometer, height gauge, dial indicators, CMM (basic exposure)

Ensure compliance with quality standards and tolerances. Support root cause analysis for defects.

6. Shopfloor Coordination

Coordinate with: Design team Production team QA/QC departments Support new product development and trial runs.

7. Documentation

Tool history Maintenance logs Modification reports Ensure adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

8. Leadership & Mentoring

Guide and train junior tool makers and apprentices. Lead small teams during tool build or repair activities. Ensure proper skill transfer and knowledge sharing.

Skill Set and Knowledge

Expertise in tool room machines: Surface grinding, cylindrical grinding Milling, lathe, EDM/Wire-cut Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, and coatings Good understanding of tolerances, fits, and finishes Exposure to CAD drawings (AutoCAD, SolidWorks preferred) Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Knowledge on over mold & injection molding process. Knowledge on TPM. Experienence

Tool room / Die maintenance / Mold