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Assistant Engineer - Mold Maintenance

Position in budgetPosted Oct 30, 2026

Job description

  1. Position/Designation
  • Assistant Engineer-Mold Maintenance
  1. Department:- Toolroom
  2. Supervisor
  • Deputy Manager
  • ToolRoom
  1. Location
  • Bangalore
  1. Age - 21 years & above
  2. Academic Qualifications
  • Diploma in Tool & Die/ BE in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent
  1. Experience (Years) - 3 to 6 years
  2. Industries in which candidate has worked
  • Precision Tooling & Molding Making Indusrty
  1. Supervision of People
  • No
  1. Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Good Position Scope & Purpose Assistant Engineer – Mold Maintenance is responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair, and servicing of injection molds to ensure smooth production operations. The role involves carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance, inspecting mold components, maintaining maintenance records, and coordinating with production and quality teams to maximize mold performance and minimize downtime.. Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions Assist in preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance of injection molds. Perform mold disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, and testing. Inspect mold components for wear, damage, corrosion, and dimensional accuracy. Support troubleshooting of mold-related issues such as flash, short shots, burrs, leakage, and dimensional defects. Replace worn or damaged mold components and ensure proper fitment and functionality Coordinate mold trials after maintenance or modifications and verify performance Maintain mold history cards, maintenance logs, and repair records. Ensure molds are cleaned, preserved, and stored according to company standards. Monitor the availability of mold spare parts and assist in inventory management. Work closely with production, quality, tooling, and design teams to resolve mold-related issues... Follow preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of assigned activities. Participate in root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain workplace safety, housekeeping (5S), and compliance with company procedures. Other Position Duties Reporting the daily/monthly utilization of the machine. Technical/Functional Skill Sets Basic knowledge of injection mold construction and maintenance. Understanding of plastic injection molding processes and common molding defects. Ability to read engineering drawings, mold assembly drawings, and GD&T.. Familiarity with precision measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, and bore gauges.. Basic knowledge of machining processes, polishing, fitting, and mold assembly. Understanding of preventive maintenance practices and documentation. Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office applications. Personal Qualities/Characteristics required for the position Good troubleshooting and analytical skills. Effective communication and teamwork. Ability to work under production deadlines. Willingness to learn and continuously improve technical skills.

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