Tool and Die Supervisor

Job Overview

Coordinates day-to-day planning activities, and organizes and oversees all the activities involved in providing tools and fixtures for production.

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.
• Optimize machining methods and cycle times.

5. Quality Control

• Inspect tools using precision instruments:

• 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

• Maintain records of:

• 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

Technical 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.

Education and Knowledge

Diploma in Tool & Die Making / Mechanical Engineering

• 4-6 years in:

• Tool room / Die maintenance / Mold manufacturing

• Hands-on exposure to high-precision tooling environments
• Experience in industries like:

• • Automotive
  • Plastics / Injection molding

Competencies