Toolmaker / Senior Toolmaker

SWISS PRECISION INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to manufacture and maintain complex 3D stamping tools. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, including work with progressive stamping tools, and will collaborate closely with design teams to ensure optimal manufacturability and quality. Competitive salary and opportunities for continuous improvement are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tool making with a focus on progressive, compound, and 3D stamping tools.
• Ability to read and interpret 3D CAD drawings and 2D tool design prints.
• Experience with tight tolerance parts and forming on challenging materials.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble complex 3D stamping tools using precision machining techniques.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on 3D stamping dies.
• Work closely with design and production engineering teams during tool development.
• Conduct tool try-outs and tuning to achieve first-pass yield.
• Verify tools against technical drawings and maintain detailed records.
• Propose improvements in tooling performance and process stability.

Skills

Tool fabrication

Maintenance of stamping tools

Collaboration with design teams

Trial and tuning of tools

Quality verification

Continuous improvement identification

Education

Technical Certificate or Diploma in Tool & Die Making or Precision Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Tool Fabrication & Assembly Manufacture and assemble complex 3D stamping tools using precision machining and hand-fitting techniques. Ensure dies meet design and functional requirements (e.g., part form accuracy, surface finish, and dimensional tolerances).
• Tool Maintenance Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on 3D stamping dies. Troubleshoot and repair worn or damaged tools to restore optimal function.
• Tool Design Collaboration Work closely with the Tool & Die Design and Production Engineering teams during the tool development process. Provide feedback to improve tool design for manufacturability and maintainability.
• Trial & Tuning Conduct tool try-outs and tuning to achieve first-pass yield and part quality. Optimize press parameters for new and existing tools.
• Quality & Documentation Verify tools against technical drawings, 3D models, and part inspection results. Maintain detailed tool history and maintenance records.
• Support Continuous Improvement Identify and propose improvements in tooling performance, process stability, and cycle time.

Requirements

1. Technical Certificate or Diploma in Tool & Die Making, Precision Engineering, or equivalent.
2. Experience in progressive stamping tools
3. 5+ years of experience in tool making with a focus on progressive, compound, and 3D stamping tools.
4. Ability to read and interpret 3D CAD drawings and 2D tool design prints.
5. Experience with tight tolerance parts and forming on challenging materials (e.g., stainless steel, copper alloys).