Toolmaker

SAMEE; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a tooling technician to support fabrication, maintenance, and development of IC package molds and fixtures in Bayan Lepas. The role emphasizes supporting rather than leading, with focus on process improvements and timely task delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in tooling, reads GD&T, and understands tool materials and treatments. This position involves collaboration with engineers to implement design changes within a production environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Tool & Die, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering.
• 2–4 years of tooling experience in semiconductor or precision industry preferred.
• Ability to read GD&T and understand tool materials and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and repair IC package molds, trim & form tools, and precision fixtures and jigs.
• Perform machining processes and ensure tools meet required tolerance, quality, and durability.
• Review drawings and specifications; assess tool feasibility and repair status.
• Assist in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) evaluation of tooling design and suggest improvements for maintenance access.
• Support tooling project activities: assembly timeline, trial preparation, and liaison with subcontractors for machining, heat treatment, and surface coating.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement improvements to tool performance and yield.

Skills

GD&T

Tool materials & treatment

Education

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

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tooling Fabrication & Maintenance

• Manufacture, assemble, and repair:
• IC package molds
• Trim & form tools
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Liaise with subcontractors for:
• Machining
• Heat treatment
• Surface coating
• Follow up on:
• Delivery status
• Quality issues
• Assist in inspection and acceptance of outsourced parts
• Report non-conformance and coordinate corrective actions

Note: Responsible for execution, not full project ownership.

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