Toolmaker / Senior Toolmaker

SWISS PRECISION INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Tool Maker to fabricate and maintain 3D stamping tools. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in tool making, especially with progressive and compound tools. Responsibilities include manufacturing tools, performing maintenance, and collaborating with design teams to optimize tools for manufacturability. Strong skills in interpreting CAD drawings and experience with tight tolerances are essential. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tool making focused on progressive stamping tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and CAD models.
• Experience with tight tolerance parts and challenging materials.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble 3D stamping tools with precision techniques.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on stamping dies.
• Conduct tool try-outs to optimize press parameters.
• Verify tools against technical specifications and maintain records.
• Propose improvements in tooling performance and process stability.

Skills

Reading CAD drawings

Precision machining

Tool assembly

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

• 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 Improvemen 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).