Die Maintenance (TMC)

Job Description (JD)
Position: Engineer Die Maintenance (TMC)
Department
Tool Maintenance Centre (TMC)
Location:- Pune
Education:- ITI (Tool & Die Maker/Fitter/Machinist) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Die Maintenance, preferably in the Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) industry.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of HPDC dies to ensure maximum machine uptime.
• Perform die inspection, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to achieve consistent product quality.
• Execute die corrections and modifications based on production requirements and quality feedback.
• Analyze die-related defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper maintenance, storage, and traceability of dies, inserts, and tooling components.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to resolve die-related issues.
• Monitor die life, maintenance history, and tooling performance records.
• Support new die trials, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Follow standard maintenance procedures, 5S, TPM, and safety practices within the TMC.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance die performance, reduce downtime, and improve productivity.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Aluminium LPDC products and manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of die maintenance, preventive maintenance (PM), and die servicing.
• Hands-on experience in die correction, fitting, polishing, and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of casting defects, root cause analysis, and defect prevention.
• Knowledge of tooling management, die life monitoring, and maintenance planning.
• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies (7 QC Tools, Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, CAPA, etc.).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Basic manpower planning and work allocation skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems, TPM, 5S, and workplace safety.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in aluminium Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) automotive components.
• Exposure to OEM customer requirements and quality standards.
• Experience in continuous improvement and productivity enhancement projects.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Organizing
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Quality Orientation
• Safety Awareness
• Result Orientation
• Communication Skills

Reporting To
Manager Tool Maintenance Centre (TMC)