Die Tool Engineer

Mechtex Ltd; Bhiwandi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Maharashtra is seeking a Senior Die Tool Engineer with 5-8 years of experience. The engineer will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plastic injection molds, ensuring quality production, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Candidates must possess a relevant qualification and a strong understanding of plastic molding processes. The role demands hands-on expertise as well as the ability to document maintenance schedules and activities accurately.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in plastic mold maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance documentation.
• Basic computer skills to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plastic injection molds.
• Dismantle, clean, inspect, repair, and assemble molds.
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve mold-related issues.
• Document all maintenance activities and ensure ISO compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of plastic injection molds and molding processes

Ability to read mold drawings

Experience using measuring instruments

Understanding preventive maintenance systems

Education

ITI/B.E./Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Plastic Engineering with Diploma in Die & Tool making

Job description

Are you a master of toolroom precision? Mechtex is looking for a Senior Die Tool Engineer to take ownership of our plastic injection mold inventory. You will be the guardian of our production efficiency, responsible for the full lifecycle of die maintenance, from proactive preventive schedules to rapid-response breakdown repairs. We need a hands‑on expert who values documentation as much as technical execution to ensure our production lines never skip a beat.

Responsible for preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of plastic injection molds (dies) to ensure consistent production quality, minimize downtime, and maintain complete die maintenance documentation.

Experience: 5- 8 years

Qualification: ITI/B.E./Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Plastic Engineering withDiploma in Die & Tool making and experience in plastic mold maintenance are must.

Job Description

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plastic injection molds.
• Dismantle, clean, inspect, repair, and assemble molds.
• Identify wear, damage, or defects in mold components (cores, cavities, sliders, lifters ejector systems, cooling lines).
• Replace or refurbish worn‑out mold parts as required.
• Ensure proper lubrication and rust prevention of molds.
• Support mold trials and production start‑ups after maintenance.
• Analyze molding defects related to mold condition (flash, short shots, burn marks, part sticking, etc.).
• Attend mold breakdowns during production and restore molds quickly.
• Coordinate with production and process teams to resolve mold‑related issues.
• Record all preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Update mold maintenance checklists and schedules.
• Document replaced parts, repairs, and modification details.
• Maintain spare parts inventory records for molds.
• Ensure documentation complies with ISO / Quality System requirements.

Preventive Maintenance (PM:

• Follow planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare PM reports and ensure timely completion.
• Recommend improvement actions to increase mold life and reduce failures.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molds and molding processes.
• Ability to read mold drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge of mold materials, heat treatment, and surface finishes.
• Experience in using measuring instruments (vernier, micrometer, dial gauge).
• Understanding of preventive maintenance systems and documentation.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance records.