Vishnu Haridas

Tool and Die Maker with 3+ years of experience across automotive and plastics manufacturing, specializing in mould assembly, thermoplastic injection molding, and cavity balancing. Skilled in conventional machining (lathe, milling, drilling, grinding), CNC operation, and mould design using NX CAD/CAM, Unigraphics and AutoCAD. Diploma-qualified in Plastic Mould Technology, with a State-level award for Plastic Die Engineering.

Tool Engineer - Vajra Moulds - Hullahalli, Bangalore, India

(2024-12)

• Oversee tool maintenance and VMC (Vertical Machining Centre) operations to ensure mould readiness and production continuity.
• Lead sourcing activities and vendor management, including identifying and managing new clients and vendors for tooling requirements.
• Conduct process planning and tool design reviews to support efficient, cost-effective manufacturing workflows.
• Manage tool costing, balancing quality, budget and delivery timelines across projects.

Tool Maintenance Incharge - Plascom Products Pvt. Ltd. - Bommasandra, Bangalore, India

(2024-05 - 2024-11)

• Led tool and die maintenance operations, ensuring moulds were production-ready and minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Diagnosed and resolved mould wear, misalignment and breakdown issues on injection moulding tools.
• Planned and tracked preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts availability for the tool room.
• Maintained and troubleshot hot runner mould systems (manifolds, nozzles, temperature controllers) for consistent part quality.
• Implemented preventive maintenance strategies that increased production output and optimized production cycle time, resulting in improved operational efficiency.

Second Engineer - Daily Venture Corporation - Malaysia

(2020-08 - 2024-04)

• Supervised junior engineering staff on mechanical tasks and safety procedures, providing leadership to engine room ratings and junior officers.
• Performed hands-on mechanical troubleshooting on engines, pumps and compressors.
• Applied knowledge of tolerances, clearances and mechanical fits for rotating and reciprocating machinery.
• Read and interpreted technical drawings and manufacturer manuals to guide maintenance and repair work.

Tool and Die Maker - Stencil Engineering - Bangalore, India

(2019-10 - 2020-06)

• Handled mould assembly, maintenance and blue matching; supported new mould trials and production/maintenance of moulds (29p & 53p).
• Analyzed molding process for cavity balancing and process optimization; operated overhead cranes and carton printing machines.
• Applied conventional machining processes (lathe, milling, drilling, surface grinding, shaping) to mould component fabrication.
• Worked with plastic materials and thermoplastic injection molding, including schematics and mechanics fundamentals, to support mould design and operation.
• Maintained strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills while consistently following workplace safety measures.

Tool and Die Maker - Ray Hans Precision Tools Pvt. Ltd. - Ernakulam, India

(2018-10 - 2019-09)

• Performed mould assembly, maintenance and blue matching across conventional machining processes (lathe, milling, drilling, grinding).
• Applied thermoplastic injection molding knowledge to new mould trials, cavity balancing and process optimization.
• Applied knowledge of schematics and basic mechanics principles to mould design and operation.
• Gained hands-on experience in new mould trials, production and maintenance of moulds (29p & 53p).
• Assembled new moulds and worked with plastic materials and auxiliary injection molding equipment to support process optimization.

Tool and Die Maker (Training) - Saraswathi Precision Instruments Dies & Moulds - Athani, India

(2018-07 - 2018-09)

• Trained in mould design, assembly and manufacture, including CNC milling/lathe and thermoplastic injection molding fundamentals.

Diploma - Plastic Mould Technology - CIPET (2016 - 2018)

Vocational Higher Secondary Examination - Rubber Technology - Government VHSS Odakkali (2014 - 2016)