Toolmaker

AMPHENOL FCI CONNECTORS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to set up and maintain stamping dies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in High Speed Stamping and be proficient in reading product drawings and using precision measuring equipment. The role includes tool repair and compliance with safety standards in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in Tool and Die making.
• Five years’ experience in High Speed Stamping.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with surface grinding and stamping presses.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools for production and maintenance.
• Repair and maintain stamping dies.
• Assist in controlling tooling spare inventory.
• Measure product against specifications.

Skills

Tool and Die making

High Speed Stamping experience

Reading Product and Tooling Drawings

Debugging tooling issues

Operating Surface Grinding Machine

Maintaining Carbide Punches

Operating Stamping Press

Using precision measuring equipment

Independent work ethic

Effective communication

Education

NTC 2 in Tool and Die making or Diploma in Tool & Die Making

Diploma in Tool & Die Making

Tools

Surface grinding machine

Stamping Press and Ancillary Equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Setting up tool for production and unload for Tool Repair & Preventive Maintenance.
• Repair and maintain stamping dies in order to meet production daily output and Part quality.
• Prepare tool for changeover.
• Suggest improvements on tools to overcome recurring problems.
• Trouble shooting and adjustment of tooling at stamping machine.
• Changing and setting up of production equipment.
• Assist Process Engineers to control tooling spare inventory and spare requisition.
• Conduct measurement of product based on the product drawing specification for the 1st piece setup, using measuring instruments such as Tool Maker’s Microscope, Micrometer, Profile Projector and Smartscope.
• Comply and follow up on existing Documentation System to comply to set guidelines of Lean Manufacturing System.
• Participate in Lean workshop when required.
• Strictly compliance to safe work practice and maintain high safety standard.
• Maintain good 5S.
• Operating basic tool room equipment like Surface Grinder, Drilling & Milling machines.

Job Requirements

• Min NTC 2 in Tool and Die making or Diploma in Tool & Die Making
• At least five years’ experience in High Speed Stamping industry.
• Able to read Product and Tooling Drawings.
• Able to debug tooling issues based on the die strip / tooling progression.
• Able to operate surface grinding machine and maintain the tooling accuracy of the spare parts.
• Able to maintain Carbide Punches and Die and familiar with the grinding with Diamond wheels.
• Able to operate Stamping Press and Ancillary Equipment.
• Able to measure stamped parts using precision measuring equipment like Tool Maker’s Microscope, Micrometer, Profile Projector and Smartscope.
• Able to work independently with minimum guidance.
• Able to communicate effectively.