Tool Maker

Penang Skills Development Centre; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A skills development center in Penang is seeking a technician to design and fabricate jigs and fixtures. The role involves determining machining processes and collaborating with engineers on projects. Candidates should have a diploma or certificate and at least 2 years of relevant experience in machining and tool room practices. Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic project team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant machining.
• Skilled in using various tool room practices and techniques.
• Familiar with standard types of jigs and fixtures and their uses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Machining knowledge

Tool room practices

Planning and layout skills

Knowledge of standard cutting tools

Understanding of hardening and annealing processes

CNC machining experience

Education

Diploma/Certificate

Job description

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

• Design, fabricate & assemble jig & 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 & fixture design & fabrication or assembly related problems.
• Support new project by design and fabrication of tools & fixtures.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers as required for the related job functions.
• 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 ust 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.

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Interested candidates are invited to apply online with a full resume stating qualifications, contact number, working experience, and expected salary together with a recent passport-sized photograph to