TOOL & DIE MAKER V

TE Connectivity Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs / Charity

Employee Resource Group

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in Pune seeks a skilled Tool & Die Maker with 4–6 years in tool room and mold manufacturing. You will work on tool maintenance, assembly, and die repairs, ensuring precision and adherence to drawings.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, coordinating with design and production teams, and driving process improvements. Proficiency in GD&T, CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and knowledge of TPM are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Tool & Die Making or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 4-6 years in tool room/ die maintenance / mold manufacturing.
• Hands-on exposure to high-precision tooling environments.
• Experience in Automotive or Plastics / Injection molding.
• Knowledge of GD&T and drawings is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assemble tooling per drawings and specs.
• Carry out tool fitting, assembly and try-outs.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and finishing standards.
• Manage shift activities effectively.
• Diagnose and repair worn tooling and dies.
• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of tooling.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T and convert design intent into manufacturable tooling solutions.
• Suggest improvements to increase tool life and reduce downtime.
• Lead and mentor junior tool makers and apprentices.
• Coordinate with design, production, QA/QC teams and support new product development.

Skills

Surface grinding

Cylindrical grinding

Milling

Lathe

EDM/Wire-cut

Tool steels & heat treatment

Tolerances & fits

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Troubleshooting

Over mold & injection molding

TPM

Education

Diploma in Tool & Die Making / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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

Job Description:

Job Overview

Identifies the specifications and requirements of the tools and recommends revisions in the design or fabrication, materials, and production processes.

Job Requirements

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

• 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 Skills Required

• 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 Knwledge

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

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

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