Senior Engineer Tool Room Mould Maintenance - Irungatukottai

SAI Hr Consultants; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SAI Hr Consultants in Chennai seeks a Tool Room Engineer / Mould Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive upkeep of plastic injection moulds.

The role requires ITI / Diploma in Tool & Die Making or equivalent with 3–15 years of experience, strong hands-on skills with precision measuring tools, and collaboration with production and quality teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma in Tool & Die Making, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on experience in plastic injection mould maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret mould drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Mould preventive maintenance: routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance; inspect components; clean and lubricate moving parts; maintain service records.
• Mould repair and troubleshooting: diagnose defects, dismantle/assemble, adjust ejector systems, cooling channels, and runner systems.
• Tool room operations: read drawings, perform bench work, grinding, drilling, lapping, polishing; handle precision instruments.
• Safety and documentation: follow 5S, maintain maintenance reports, spare-part inventory, and mould history cards.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to resolve recurring mould issues.

Skills

Mould maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading drawings

Quality coordination

Education

ITI / Diploma in Tool & Die Making

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Dial gauges

Measuring instruments

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tool Room Mould Maintenance (Plastic Injection Moulding)

Department: Tool Room / Maintenance
Designation: Tool Room Engineer / Mould Maintenance Technician
Industry: Plastic Injection Moulding / Manufacturing
Location: Chennai
Experience: 3 to 15 Years (depending on designatio

Qualification: ITI / Diploma in Tool & Die Making, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Tool Room professional specializing in plastic injection mould maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring mould reliability, minimizing machine downtime, maintaining mould quality, and supporting uninterrupted production operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mould Preventive Maintenance

• Perform routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance of plastic injection moulds.
• Inspect mould components, cavities, cores, inserts, ejector pins, guide pillars, bushes, and sliders.
• Clean moulds and ensure proper lubrication of moving components.
• Maintain mould maintenance schedules and service history records.
• Identify wear and tear and replace damaged mould components.

2. Mould Repair and Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and rectify mould-related defects, including flash, short shots, burrs, sticking, and parting-line issues.
• Carry out mould dismantling, assembly, fitting, polishing, and spotting activities.
• Troubleshoot issues related to ejector systems, cooling channels, hot runner systems, and hydraulic or pneumatic components.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to resolve recurring mould-related problems.

3. Tool Room Operations

• Handle precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges.
• Perform bench work, grinding, drilling, lapping, and polishing as required.
• Read and interpret mould drawings, engineering drawings, and component specifications.
• Support mould modification, improvement, and life-extension activities.

5. Safety and Documentation

• Follow tool room safety procedures and standard operating practices.
• Maintain maintenance reports, breakdown records, spare-part inventory, and mould history cards.
• Ensure housekeeping and compliance with 5S practices.
• Follow preventive maintenance standards and continuous improvement practices.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in plastic injection mould maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of two-plate and three-plate moulds, sliders, lifters, ejector systems, and cooling arrangements.
• Understanding of hot runner and cold runner mould systems.
• Knowledge of mould polishing, fitting, spotting, and precision assembly.
• Ability to identify moulding defects and determine their root causes.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, breakdown analysis, and mould trials.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and engineering drawings.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in automotive, consumer products, electrical components, or engineering plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of engineering plastic materials and their moulding requirements.
• Understanding of root cause analysis, 5 Why, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in mould breakdowns and production downtime.
• Completion of preventive maintenance as per schedule.
• Reduction in mould-related rejection and rework.
• Improvement in mould life and equipment availability.
• Timely completion of mould repairs and maintenance documentation.