Lead Technician

Sumitomo Electric USA; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric USA in Laguna, Cabuyao is seeking a Lead Tool & Die Supervisor to oversee the fabrication team, interpret drawings, and ensure on-time delivery of tooling components. The role requires coordinating with engineering and production, mentoring technicians, and driving quality and efficiency improvements.

The candidate will supervise daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain strict safety and process standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any 2- or 4-year vocational course.
• At least 2 years as a Leader in Tool & Die environment.
• Supervised and coordinated daily activities of the tool & die fabrication team.
• Interpreted engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide tooling fabrication.
• Operated and maintained CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Performed quality inspections with precision instruments to ensure tolerances.
• Collaborated with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues and reduce downtime.
• Trained and mentored junior technicians in safety, fabrication, and QA.
• Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce scrap.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the area to meet company goals and targets.
• Plan, execute and generate reports for the area.
• Supervise tool & die fabrication team and handle difficult tasks.
• Coordinate with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Mentor junior technicians and uphold safety, quality, and scrap reduction.
• Ensure smooth flow of operations at the assigned station.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

CNC Machining

Reading Drawings

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Team Mentoring

Education

Vocational diploma

Tools

CNC mills

Lathes

Grinders

EDM machines

Job description

Primary Functions

• He/she is expected to render support and assistance within his/her section and others in achieving the overall company goals and targets.
• Responsible for performing management to his/her area as may be assigned.
• Support for Major trouble shooting and repair, Generations and implementation of improvement documents and procedures. Leads Planning and Execution and generate report related to his/her area of responsibility.
• Managing & Supervising and Handling Difficult task and projects,
• Take over the task during the absence of his/her Immediate superior.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the smooth flow of operations in assigned station by attending to the needs and other requirements of his/her technicians to the operation.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of any 2 or 4-year vocational course/s.
• At least 2years work experience as Leader in similar work environment (Tool & Die) is an advantage,
• Supervised and coordinated daily activities of the tool and die fabrication team, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Interpreted engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide the manufacturing and assembly of precision tools, dies, and fixtures.
• Operated and maintained various machine tools including CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines to fabricate and repair tooling components.
• Quality inspections and measurements using precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, CMM) to ensure compliance with tolerances and standards.
• Can collaborate with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, improving tool performance and reducing downtime.
• Trained and mentored junior technicians, promoting best practices in safety, fabrication techniques, and quality control.
• Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced scrap rates, contributing to cost savings.
• Maintained detailed records of fabrication processes, material usage, and maintenance activities.