Tooling Tech/Senior Tech

About the role

This role involves managing, preparing and maintaining CNC cutting tools, tool holders, fixtures, collets and other tooling equipment to support daily production requirements. You will assist in maintaining accurate tooling records, monitoring tooling usage and inventory levels, and ensuring adequate stock availability to support uninterrupted production.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, prepare and maintain CNC cutting tools, tool holders, fixtures, collets and other tooling equipment to support daily production requirements
• Set up and install cutting tools, tool holders and fixtures according to machining drawings, tooling specifications and process requirements
• Perform tool presetting, tool measurement, tool offset setting and tool condition verification before production
• Select suitable cutting tools, inserts and tooling methods based on material, machining process and product requirements
• Monitor tool performance and tool life, and maintain proper records of tool usage, replacement and consumption
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining issues such as tool wear, tool breakage, dimensional variation, poor surface finish, vibration and machining instability
• Support CNC operators and production technicians in resolving tooling-related issues and minimizing machine downtime
• Conduct tooling trials and evaluate new cutting tools, inserts and tooling solutions to improve productivity, quality, tool life and cost efficiency
• Work closely with Production, Process Engineering, Quality and Equipment teams to identify and resolve recurring tooling and machining problems
• Maintain tooling specifications, tool lists, setup sheets, tooling records and other relevant documentation

About you

• Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Machining, Tool & Die or a related technical field
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in CNC machining, tooling, tool setting or a similar manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience in CNC machining tools, cutting tools, tool holders, fixtures and tool setting
• Good knowledge of cutting tool selection, tool life management, machining parameters and tooling applications
• Experience in troubleshooting tool wear, tool breakage, dimensional issues and machining-related problems
• Familiar with CNC machining processes and able to read and interpret engineering drawings, tooling drawings and technical specifications
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Able to work independently and provide technical guidance to junior technicians and production personnel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Willing to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support shift/overtime requirements when necessary

Pay: RM2,300.00 - RM2,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• Meal allowance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person