Tooling Technician

The positions within Tooling technician are responsible for a wide variety of repair work on jigs, fixtures, build new tools to support Change notices & NPD launches fixtures using 2D drawings. The employee must be able to troubleshoot Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems. They assist in training new employees and must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sr. Welder willing to read GD&T on prints to build tools.

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment.

• A strong desire to accept tooling challenges and take them on to help the company succeed is a must.

• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.

• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.

• Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basis.

• Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic, plumbing, and mechanical problems.

• Replace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components on jigs and fixtures.

• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting. Operate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safely.

• Inspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operation.

• Operate jigs and fixtures shop equipment’s like CNC lathe, CNC Mill, standard drilling and

saw machine.

• Transport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facility.

• Use a variety of hand and power tools.

• Report repair statuses to department supervisors.

• Communicate using handheld radios with other tool techs or assistance supervisor.

• Knowledge in metal fabrication, and/or technical equipment.

• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts.

• Sweep and clean shop areas.

• Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record.

• Work overtime and support weekends during planned shutdowns and to keep delivery

project on time as needed basis.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

• Communicating to supervisor or engineers about missing parts.

• Inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform the best of their performing a task.

• Support SMS audits and perform jigs Preventive maintenance.

• Work very closely with engineers and open to changes driven by new strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Certified Sr. Welder

• Forklift Certified

• At least 5 years of welding experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience to run CNC Machines in jigs shop.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly keeping safety and quality at high

standards.

• Perform all assigned tasks.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.

• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers

• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment.

• Hear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from handheld radios.

• Perform counting tasks.

• Read safety manuals, blueprints, and work orders.

• Understand and identify safety issues.

• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor.

• Maintain balance when climbing onto a forklift truck, ladders, and steps.

• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.

• Tolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasks.

• Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching and confined space while performing tasks.

Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted

• Have good hand eye coordination.

• Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy

lifting of parts.

• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.

• Remember task sequence and safety constraints.

• Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment.

• Ability to organize prints to keep track of parts received from fab and vendors during the tool build.

• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

For immediate review please send a copy of your resume to Ken Markiewicz at