United States
Keyword
Machine Tool Setter
Tool and Die Setter
Minimum Diploma in Mechanical Field
Minimum experience of 0-1 year as a tool setter
The tasks a Tool Setter, General is expected to perform include:Setting various types of precision metal cutting and grinding machines for machine operators
Studying drawings and other specifications of parts to be made
Fixing metal and cutting tool accurately in position on machine using chucks, jigs and other fixtures
Adjusting machine table, guides, stops and other controls by manual operations
Starting and operating machine to cut or grind sample product
Checking progress and accuracy of cutting or grinding with precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, vernier, gauges, etc.Making necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy of final product and handing machine over to operator for production
Charging tools and resetting machine if necessary
Basic knowledge of drafting and assembly
Skilled in handling personnel resources
Skilled in using all measuring devices
Familiar with basic metal cutting tools
Not applicable
Hardworking
Physically fit
Self-motivated
Good listener
Team Player
Co-operative
Dependable
It is not a desk job
The candidate will supervise a team of Machine Operators
Localtravellingisnotapartofthisjobrole
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours every day. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available in some companies
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needsThis job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)
The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR13,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Trends in the Capital Goods & ManufacturingSector in India
According to a report by Mckinsey and Company, Indias manufacturing sector could touch US$ 1 trillion by 2025. There is potential for the sector to account for 25-30 per cent of the countrys GDP and create up to 90 million domestic jobs, by 2025.According to the PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), manufacturing operating conditions in India rebounded from 51 in September 2014 to 51.6 in October 2014. The centre is aiming at rejuvenating the steel sector and removing the hurdles in steel production by scaling up production to 300 MT by 2025 from the 81 MT in 2013-14, according to Mr Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Steel and Mines
Due to governments efforts along with increasing market demand, manufacturing sector in India is going to grow in future and will be one of the biggest employing sectors of India. Domestic companies are receiving a lot of projects from other countries also, which means Tool Setter, General will have ample career opportunities.
Iron and steel industry
Automobile industry
Various MSMEs
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Advanced Training Institute,Udyog Nagar, Kanpur-208 022
Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association, BIEC ,10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Madavara Post, Bangalore - 562 123
Renishaw India [Bangalore]G.K.Arcade, 3rd Floor#125/1-18, T. Mariappa Road, Jayanagar 1st Block
Bangalore560 011
India
Soft
Technologies (P) Ltd., Prime Landmark, Office No.8, 3rd Floor, Sr. No. 63, Plot No.44,Guru Nanak Society, Kondhwa Khurd, Pune 411 048