Tool Maker

Paramit Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia seeks a skilled professional for the design and fabrication of jigs and fixtures. Responsibilities include working with engineering teams, selecting materials, and maintaining equipment to enhance production efficiency. Candidates should have a diploma or certificate with at least 2 years of experience and be proficient in machining practices and tools. Experience in CNC machining is an advantage. The role focuses on quality improvement in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Preferred Diploma/Certificate with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Skilled in using various tool room practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of standard cutting tools and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and assemble jigs and fixtures for production use.
• Determine machining processes for received drawings.
• Work with engineers to resolve design and fabrication issues.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Tool room practices

Planning drawings

CNC machining

Education

Diploma/Certificate

Tools

Standard cutting tools

Job description

Overview

Fabricate jigs and fixtures, drilling templates, punching, and forming dies and gauges such as plugs, rings, snap and caliper gauges. Working as part of a project team to design, fabricate and troubleshoot jig and fixture, update work orders and update preventive maintenance to improve the total manufacturing process in terms of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate and assemble jig and fixture for production use.
• Determine the right machining processes for the right drawings received.
• Fabricate test adaptor and test fixture.
• Work with engineers, production personnel and others to resolve jig and fixture design, fabrication or assembly related problems.
• Support new project by design and fabrication of tools and fixtures.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers as required for the related job functions.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Maintain preventive maintenance procedures.
• Selection of materials and finishing for the machining work.

Requirements

• Preferred Diploma/Certificate with minimum 2 years of experience.
• Able to apply a comprehensive machining knowledge and be skilled in using a variety of tool room practices and techniques.
• Must be skilled in planning and laying out drawings, sketches, or other work specifications.
• Must have knowledge of standard cutting tools such as drills, reamers, taps, different kinds of milling cutters, form tools, and various carbide tools.
• Must be familiar with hardening and annealing processes and their effect on the machinability of metals, and the dimensional allowances necessary to accommodate these processes.
• Must have knowledge of the construction of standard types of jigs and fixtures and their uses in the machine shop.
• Experience in CNC machining and designing automated equipment will be an added advantage.