Mechanic Automobile fitter

Job Description – Toolroom Fitter (Automobile Industry)

Department: Toolroom Designation: Toolroom Fitter Industry: Automobile / Automotive Components Manufacturing Qualification: ITI Fitter / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 2–5 Years

Job Purpose

Responsible for fitting, assembly, maintenance, repair, and modification of press tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures to ensure smooth production operations, dimensional accuracy, improved tool life, and minimum production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform fitting, assembly, dismantling, and maintenance of press tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.

* Carry out bench fitting operations such as filing, grinding, drilling, tapping, scraping, and deburring.

* Read and understand engineering drawings, tool drawings, and technical specifications.

* Perform precision fitting, punch and die alignment, clearance adjustment, and die spotting.

* Identify and rectify tooling problems such as burr formation, mismatch, wear, dimensional variation, and improper tool functioning.

* Carry out preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance of tools and dies.

* Operate toolroom machines such as drilling machines, surface grinders, milling machines, and lathe machines.

* Use measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial gauges, and other precision instruments.

* Coordinate with production and quality teams to resolve tooling-related issues and improve product quality.

* Maintain tool maintenance records, breakdown reports, and preventive maintenance checklists.

* Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of tools, dies, and fixtures.

* Follow 5S, safety standards, and company procedures in the toolroom.

Technical Skills Required

* Knowledge of bench fitting and precision fitting operations.

* Knowledge of press tool and die construction and maintenance.

* Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.

* Knowledge of drilling, tapping, grinding, and deburring operations.

* Knowledge of punch and die clearance and alignment.

* Ability to operate basic toolroom machines.

* Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.

* Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to tooling.

Behavioural Competencies

* Good technical and analytical skills.

* Attention to detail and dimensional accuracy.

* Ability to work independently and in a team.

* Good communication and coordination skills.

* Ownership of assigned work and timely completion.

* Safety awareness and workplace discipline.

Expected Outcome: Ensure proper functioning, accuracy, reliability, and availability of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures to support uninterrupted production and achieve quality and productivity targets.

• It is a Full Time Mechanic job for candidates with 2 - 3 years of experience.