Tooling Generalist

Job Details

Duncan, SC

Full Time

High School

None

Job Posting Date(s)

06/13/2025

Description

SUMMARY:

The Tooling Generalist supports the Tooling Technician in the repair, modification, and maintenance of molds and related equipment, with a key responsibility of focusing on the maintenance and installation of auto vents for all tools. This role is essential in ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and efficiency of tools and equipment in the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing defects in molds under the direction of the Tooling Technician.

Support the performance of modifications and repairs on molds as instructed.

Focus on the maintenance and installation of auto vents for all tools, ensuring proper operation and adherence to manufacturing standards.

Help maintain proper housekeeping practices and ensure molds are stored appropriately.

Aid in coordinating and communicating with vendors regarding mold repairs and equipment needs.

Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies. Understand and maintain audit compliance as it relates to the tooling function. This would include: IATF, ISO, and TISAX.

Follow all safety protocols and guidelines established by the company. Encourage safe practices and a safety-first mindset among coworkers.

Collaborate effectively with the Tooling Technician and other team members to ensure a smooth workflow and timely task completion.

Additional duties as needed and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Some experience or training in mechanical maintenance or machining is preferred.

Welding experience preferred (Mig, Tig, Acetylene)

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of tooling and mold maintenance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Employee must have a working knowledge of manufacturing maintenance. The individual will be responsible for leading maintenance systems, overseeing the continuous improvement of the manufacturing process and executing long term strategic plans. Must be self-motivated and possess well developed leadership skills.

Minimum Requirement:

High school diploma

1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic instructions and required documents. Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, push, grasp, and reach.

Knowledge of basic hand power tools.

Able to lift up to 50lbs

Able to operate gantry crane

Capability to work with tool at operating temperatures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

Work with employees, supervisors and executive management.

Work with outside vendors as required.