# Tooling Technician (1 Year Contract - Renewable)

**Company:** [VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore)](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rfX9FimimpcVH1se1rReo2.md)
**Location:** Singapore, Singapore
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Parts and Fabrication Department

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## Description

**Purpose:** Responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient cutting tool setup, maintenance, and inventory management to support production schedules and minimize downtime. He/She ensures maximizing tool life, reducing procurement costs, and ensuring overall production efficiency.

**Key Area of Responsibilities:**

-   Receive, inspect, and verify cutting tool components against delivery documents, checking for damage or defects.
-   Set up and prepare cutting tool assemblies according to TDM (Tool Data Management) software specifications to meet production schedules and plans.
-   Measure cutting tools using presetter (Eg. Zoller) to ensure accuracy and precision.
-   Maintain and calibrate tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance, accuracy, and longevity, thereby maximizing tool life.
-   Maintain accurate tool inventory records in Tool Data Management Software to ensure real-time visibility of tool availability.
-   Maintain cutting tool inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and management of tooling assets.
-   Collaborate with production team to ensure efficient tooling setup and minimize downtime.
-   Update cutting tool movement and location data, clean and label dismantled tool components to support reuse and reduce procurement costs.

## Requirements

-   Nitec in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Precision or Industrial Engineering).
-   At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
-   Experience in tooling setup, measurement, and inventory management.
-   Familiarity with machining processes.
-   Familiarity with TDM software and Zoller presetters.
-   Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations.
-   Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
-   Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
-   Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
-   Strong attention to detail.
-   Continuous learning mindset and adaptability to new technologies and processes.