Engineering Tooling Technician

Job Description

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company, uses state-of-the-art metal injection molding technology to create high performing small precision metal components to almost any level of complexity and at virtually any volume. Learn more about our process here:

We are currently recruiting a dayshift Engineering Tool Technician; a technical professional who works with the new product development (NPD) engineering team to develop, document, and improve the manufacturing processes.

This position will perform new product development tooling set-ups, including new tool installation with development activities supporting Engineering on projects and machine preparation to support secondary operations activities. Aids in the troubleshooting and resolution of production problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NPD new tool and machine set-ups, including troubleshooting and adjusting to support engineering development projects. (Review, modify or make recommendations for die adjustments, CNC programs etc.) 50%

Work with maintenance and process engineering to troubleshoot and repair system failures 10%

Collect and enter data as needed to support procedures and engineering tests 10%

Document procedures and create work instructions as needed 10%

Train employees on using technical equipment (Automation, CNC and other custom machines) 10%

Trainer for LOTOTO and other items as needed 5%

Perform other duties as required 5%

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Two years of previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Some college or special training in mechanics preferred.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Good communication and English skills (both verbal and written).

Basic machining skills & machine shop equipment experience is necessary.

Working experience with SolidWorks, CAD, and blueprint reading & creating ability.

General understanding of how the equipment works.

Ability to handle tedious tasks.

Ability to work with others and alone.

Well organized with basic to moderate knowledge of computers (Outlook, Word, & Excel)

Basic to moderate knowledge and hands-on use of PLCs (which may include timer changes or ladder updates).

High level of mechanical aptitude.

Ability to read and interpret documents (written in English) such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Analytical skills

Benefits : Medical (HSA or PPO), generous HSA contribution, Rx, dental, vision, short & long term disability, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, FSA, LegalShield, pre-tax transit passes, tuition reimbursement, and 401k with generous employer match. PTO: 40 hours of Sick time, 80 hours of PTO, and 80 hours of (designated) holiday pay. Five weeks total.

OptiMIM promotes a drug free work environment through the use of pre-employment drug testing. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability & any other characteristic protected by law. Employees must be a US Person as defined by ITAR.