CNC Tooling Specialist: Tools, Setup & Optimization

Pivotal Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Kedah is seeking an experienced Tooling Technician to manage and maintain CNC cutting tools, fixtures and tool holders to support daily production. You will set up tools, perform tool presetting, monitor tool life, troubleshoot wear or misalignment, and work with Production and Engineering teams to minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

You will also maintain tooling records, seek continual improvements in tool life, cost

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in mechanical engineering, tooling or related field.
• 3–5 years of CNC tooling, machining or tooling experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with cutting tools, tool holders, fixtures and tool setting.
• Knowledge of tool life management, cutting parameters and tooling applications.
• Able to read engineering drawings and tooling diagrams with accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare and maintain CNC cutting tools, tool holders, fixtures and other tooling equipment to support daily production requirements.
• Set up and install cutting tools, tool holders and fixtures according to drawings, tooling specs and process requirements.
• Perform tool presetting, tool measurement, tool offset setting and tool condition verification before production.
• Select suitable cutting tools, inserts and tooling methods based on material, machining process and product requirements.
• Monitor tool performance and tool life, and maintain proper records of tool usage, replacement and consumption.
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining issues such as wear, breakage, dimensional variation, surface finish, vibration and instability.
• Support CNC operators and technicians in resolving tooling-related issues and minimizing downtime.
• Conduct tooling trials and evaluate new cutting tools, inserts and tooling solutions to improve productivity, quality, tool life and cost efficiency.
• Work with Production, Process Engineering, Quality and Equipment teams to identify and resolve recurring tooling and machining problems.
• Maintain tooling specifications, tool lists, setup sheets, tooling records and other documentation.

Skills

CNC tooling

Tool setting

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Certificate in Machining

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Pivotal Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Kedah is seeking an experienced Tooling Technician to manage and maintain CNC cutting tools, fixtures and tool holders to support daily production. You will set up tools, perform tool presetting, monitor tool life, troubleshoot wear or misalignment, and work with Production and Engineering teams to minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

You will also maintain tooling records, seek continual improvements in tool life, cost