Toolmaker

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAM Malaysia is seeking a focused Tooling Technician to fabricate, assemble, and maintain molds, fixtures, and jigs, supporting engineering, customer requirements, DFM activities, and subcontractor coordination.

With 2–4 years in tooling (semiconductor/precision industry preferred), you will read GD&T, understand tool materials, and work under production pressure to ensure quality and timely delivery. Certificate/Diploma in Tool & Die or Mechanical is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate / Diploma in Tool & Die, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair IC package molds, trim & form tools, precision fixtures and jigs.
• Perform machining processes and ensure tools meet required tolerance, quality and durability.
• Support communication between engineers, review technical drawings and specifications, update progress and highlight risks or delays.
• Assist in DFM evaluation of tooling design and suggest improvements for maintenance access and manufacturability.

Skills

GD&T reading

Drawings interpretation

Tooling maintenance

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Education

Tool & Die / Mechanical diploma

Job description

To fabricate, repair, and maintain precision semiconductor tooling (molds, trim & form, fixtures), while supporting engineering, customer requirements, DFM activities, project execution, and subcontractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tooling Fabrication & Maintenance

Manufacture, assemble, and repair:

IC package molds o Trim & form tools o Precision fixtures and jigs

Perform machining processes:

Ensure tools meet required tolerance, quality, and durability

Conduct preventive maintenance and support production issues

2. Technical Communication

Support communication between:

Review technical drawings and specifications

Tool feasibility o Repair status

Update progress and highlight risks or delays

Note: Compared to Senior role, communication is more supporting role, not leading.

3. Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Assist in DFM evaluation of tooling design

Highlight manufacturability concerns such as:

Tight tolerance issues o Difficult machining areas

Wear-prone components

Suggest improvements for:

Maintenance access

Work with engineers to implement design changes

4. Project Support / Planning

Support tooling project activities:

Assembly timeline

Trial preparation

Track assigned tasks and ensure deadlines are met

Provide status updates to supervisor or project engineer

Assist in tool buy-off and qualification

Note: Responsible for execution, not full project ownership.

Liaise with subcontractors for:

Machining

Heat treatment o Surface coating

Follow up on:

Delivery status

Quality issues

Assist in inspection and acceptance of outsourced parts

Report non-conformance and coordinate corrective actions

6. Troubleshooting & Improvement

Support root cause analysis on:

Carry out rework/modification to improve:

Tool performance

Yield

Cycle time

Implement continuous improvement actions

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

Certificate / Diploma in Tool & Die, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering

Experience

2-4 years of experience in tooling (semiconductor / precision industry preferred)

Technical Skills

Ability to read:

GD&T

Knowledge of:

Tool materials and treatment

Soft Skills

Good teamwork and communication

Problem-solving mindset

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under production pressure

Unlock job insights

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SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.

We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero-engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.

Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.

Come be part of our growth journey!

Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!

SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.

We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero-engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.

Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.

Come be part of our growth journey!

Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!