Setsu Precision Technology (M) Hiring! Full Time Tool Expediter in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 2,000 - Ricebowl

The CNC Tool Room In-Charge is responsible for managing all tooling activities to ensure uninterrupted production. This role oversees tooling inventory, procurement, maintenance, presetting, calibration, and distribution while ensuring tools are available, cost-effective, and maintained to the required quality standards. The position also drives continuous improvement initiatives to reduce tooling costs and improve machining efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Tooling Management

• Manage the daily operations of the CNC Tool Room.
• Ensure all cutting tools, holders, collets, fixtures, gauges, and accessories are available for production.
• Issue and receive tooling according to production requirements.
• Maintain proper tool identification, storage, and traceability.

Inventory Control

• Monitor tooling stock levels and maintain minimum and maximum inventory.
• Perform regular stock audits and cycle counts.
• Prevent shortages and eliminate excess or obsolete inventory.
• Maintain accurate tooling records in the ERP or inventory management system.

Tool Presetting and Maintenance

• Prepare and preset tools for CNC machining.
• Inspect returned tools for wear or damage.
• Coordinate tool regrinding, recoating, and replacement.
• Ensure tool holders and accessories are clean and properly maintained.

Purchasing and Supplier Coordination

• Raise tooling purchase requests.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, delivery schedules, and technical support.
• Evaluate new tooling solutions for improved productivity and cost savings.
• Support supplier performance evaluations.
• Monitor tooling consumption and monthly tooling costs.
• Analyse tool life and implement improvements to extend tool life.
• Standardize tooling wherever possible.
• Lead tooling cost reduction projects through optimization, alternative tooling, and process improvements.
• Provide immediate tooling support to CNC machining operations.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related machining issues.
• Recommend optimal cutting tools and machining parameters.
• Coordinate with Process Engineers and CNC Programmers for new product introductions.
• Maintain tooling database and tool assembly records.
• Prepare monthly tooling usage and cost reports.
• Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tooling work instructions.

Quality and Safety

• Ensure all tooling complies with quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized Tool Room using 5S principles.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Support ISO quality management requirements.

Team Leadership

• Supervise Tool Room personnel.
• Train machinists and technicians on proper tooling handling.
• Allocate daily work and monitor performance.
• Conduct regular toolbox meetings and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in CNC machining or Tool Room operations.
• Experience with milling, turning, and cutting tool technologies.
• Knowledge of CNC tooling systems (Sandvik, Kennametal, Seco, Mitsubishi, Iscar, Sumitomo, etc.).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with tool presetting equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and support multiple production lines.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of cutting parameters and machining optimization.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with tool presetting equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and support multiple production lines.

Authority

• Approve tooling issuance and replacement.
• Recommend tooling purchases and standardization.
• Stop tooling that does not meet quality or safety requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams on tooling improvements.

Career Development

The CNC Tool Room In-Charge is expected to lead continuous improvement initiatives, mentor team members, optimize tooling strategies, and contribute to higher productivity, lower manufacturing costs, and world-class manufacturing performance.

Pay: From RM2,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• How long is your notice period?
• How much is your salary expectation?

Work Location: In person