1. AGHIL JITH.A
+91 95006 95005; aghiljith@gmail.com
No E2, Rushikesh Park, Opp Lal Gebhi Ashram, Bopal, Ahmedabad- 380058
ASPIRING TOOL & DIE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Seeking Challenging Assignments across the IndustrY
PROFILE
Result - oriented professional with 6.5years of
experience in overall management of all
maintenance operations; determined to carve
a niche in the field of Die Maintenance across
the Industry, presently spearheading towards as
Team Leader with Ford India Pvt Ltd
Core competencies in application of preventive,
planned and predictive maintenance practices
ensuring maximum operational availability with
expertise in ensuring adherence to Safety,
Environment and Health standards
Academically proficient with Diploma in Tool &
Die Making, Diploma in 3D Modelling, Post
Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
Proven track record of making many significant
contributions by deploying and setting the
systems, at the same time bringing about
considerable cost reductions, while ensuring
efficiency and quality benchmarks of operations
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORD (India) Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad Dist -Gujarat, India
Since June 2013 to Till Now Date
TEAM LEADER - Die Maintenance
 Extensive experience in troubleshooting and repair of class-A panel dies & functional expertise to
develop work plan, organize and direct the maintenance activities in the shift
 Specialized in Greenfield world class stamping operations in new model program
 Expertise in various welding techniques such as arc welding, tig welding & spotting cutting &
draw surfaces
 Member of installation of facility and manufacturing equipment prolonging asset life circle
CORE COMPETENCIES
Maintenance Management
Die Correction
Project Management
Process and Quality
Control
Die Improvement
Spare Management
Troubleshooting & Crisis
Management
Safety Management
Inventory Control
Training & Development

2.  Revision of IM list, procurement of assets and generating the PCon for spare utilization and
inventory
 Projecting and budgeting spare, spare optimization on warranty tracking system and comonize
spares with cross functional stores
 Planning the Preventive Maintenance schedule and frequency of Stamping & Blanking dies in
MFM-Maximo and executing work orders.
 Perform Engineering changes, PIST control improvement process, dieset recipe validation in
automation
 Interpreting Iges drawings and generate surfaces in Tebis (V 3.5) to Manage the change in
MECOF & HBM
 Follow up the action plans to improve the quality, SPM improvement to accomplish EO & ROC
 Perform FLD (ARGUS V6-3-1-0) on Circle grid analysis for necking and splits in formability
stimulation operations
 G8D, DMAIC, Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, 5-why, Quality Circle and other lean concepts to ensure the
most effective maintenance activities
 Accountable for developing safety risk assessments for machine lockout/tagout reducing RPN
 Develop and revision of Job Instruction Sheet for GPA Issues with reaction plan in Action Matrix
 Conducting time study, method study & process capability (CpK) trial
 Interaction with weldshop, pressshop & QA regarding part accuracy, hemming and CAL Issues
MUD & Yield improvement
 Reducing die relation downtime by MTTR & MTBF improvements by data driven PAARS-P3
Kiosk standard reports
 Reducing the rejection of pressline of scrap and hold with data driven constraint analysis
 Responsible for early up-front engineering and feasibility; support die feasibility through
technical assistance as required
 Work with program teams & cross functional teams addressing the issues in review meetings
and support production plan according to schedule to achieve productivity
AC
Handled several projects of B515, B562 & B562 Euro, ECN in B299 & B376 Ford Dies
SPM Automation Improvement MODAPTS in Retrofit Schuler & Tandem Komatsu pressline of
Ford-CVAP
Reducing TGW’s for dents & dings in Body Sides Panel improves FPA Score by Chipmark & Sliver
reduction in door outer panels
Reduce inventory of Gas Springs by facilitate in-house service & training for team members
Engagement, Commitment and Continuous learning skills by collaborating with teams
Homeline die trial, automation & production readiness, PPAP APQP & PSW forecast
Part of Global die design and Global formability standard of Ford motor company
Design buy-off, Static & Dynamic inspection of incoming dies and PCF
Extensive & On-going program management support die follow-up for flawless product
Part quality inspection from T1 trials, PSW Sign off and PSI preparation as per Global die buyoff
procedures
Work Station Readiness for launch support and customer initiatives by promoting teamwork
Timely implementation, planning and execution of training for team members for upgrading
their knowledge and versatility

3. CAPARO (India) Pvt Ltd (Tier 1 supplier for Renault Nissan, Ford, Tafe and Volvo)
Kanchipuram Dist -Tamil Nadu
Since July 09 to May 2013
Jr. ENGINEER ( JE-II )- Die Maintenance
Geared the activities for monitoring die and prevent die failure while targeting maximum die
life maintaining them and develop global vendors to make them.
Handling almost 350 different press tools and giving technical support on their performance.
Handling more than 10 vendors who make panels through press tools for Caparo.
Reviewing tool records and ensuring all documents; awareness of ISO/TS16949 Quality
management TS 16949-2004 & ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, EOS 14001-2004
Designed & developed Cost and Energy saving techniques/measures and improvement to die
for achieving substantial reduction in O & M expenditures and work within the budget.
Established plan for preventive maintenance of all dies to increase die life and reliability of the
product by achieving 100PPM.
Review design drawing for CMM profiling and prepare machining sketches of die elements for
Spare Management and breakdown maintenance.
Holds the distinction for Tool Correction- Online & Offline Die Correction, Welding and
Matching the Critical Cutting Edges, Brazing to ensure backup support for production activities.
Ensuring quality of the Product and reducing operator fatigue by implementing proper
techniques like poke-yoke, SOP, kaizen, QCO, TPM, TQC.
Strong aptitude for Resource Utilization (materials & manpower) and Systems Implementation
in press shop.
Strong credentials in delivering superior performances throughout the career span.
Performed all Precision Machining Operations like drilling, grinding, turning, milling and CNC
Programming.
Troubleshooting the problems on a newly received tool on Trial and Die Setting on Siemens and
Fanuc Controls and establish efficient solutions.
Encouraging Team work and Train-up the team about maintenance procedures and safety
parameters to induct them into the system.
Recorded enhancement in productivity through cycle time (machining time) reduction.
Achieved reduction in breakdowns / downtime and machine idle time with planned / preventive
management and by implementing QCOs.
Reducing the breakdown in press shop by consistent performance on Preventive maintenance.
Successfully handled assigned technical tasks entailing - die maintenance, PPC, panel checkers,
jigs, fixtures & gauges, process control, standardization, etc.
Conceptualized and charted quality check for gauges, Panel Checkers and fixtures.
Vital member of the die team assigned with the responsibility of maintaining huge heavy
tonnage dies.
Project Team Member for TAFE Instrumental Panel (Euro Model) Profile & Hole shifting- In
house as per customer requirement APQP Procedure for ECN.
Trial and Tool Buy-Off of Nissan X02B (63 Dies) & Tafe Fender Cover Assembly (35 Dies)

4. EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
Diploma in Tool & Die Making- 86%
Nettur Technical Training Foundation -NTTF, (July 2009)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Awarded Best Outgoing Trainee of the Batch(2006-2009)
First Rank Holder for Three Semesters
Elected as NTTF-GNTC Sports Co-ordinator (2006-2009)
Diploma in 3D Modelling - 72%
(Autocad, Pro-E, Catia, Ansys)
CADD Centre- Kanchipuram, (June 2010)
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications - 82%
Diploma in Desktop Publishing - 78%
Type-Writing in English(Higher) - 45Words/min
Ideal Computer Education -Nilgiris, (July 2006)
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 21 Apr 1988
Language Proficiency : English, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi.
References : Available on Request
Passport No. : H2741428
Current CTC : Rs. 7, 20, 000/ annum
Notice period : 45 Days
Current location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Relocation : Yes, I would like to relocate.
Skills Expertise : Die Maintenance and Tool Room Management,
Buy-off of Panel Dies & Press tools
Date : 10/ 02 /16. ( AGHIL JITH.A )
Place: Ahmedabad.