Tooling Technician

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Repairs molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.

· Perform preventative maintenance and repair on tooling equipment.

· Assemble, align and test completed tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gages, etc. to ensure proper function.

· Change out tooling inserts

· Perform visual inspection completed tools for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.

· Use of Precision measuring tools such as micrometers, dial indicators and gauges.

· Maintain a critical spares inventory for key tooling related maintenance items to minimize downtime.

· Report and quarantine any non-compliant items.

· Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.

· Clean and disassemble on injection tooling.

· Help and assist completing repairs and modification for manufacturing tools.

· Make daily independent and team decisions related to priority ad technical job performance.

· Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.

· Participation in quality and safety programs as assigned.

· Operation of a fork truck to move tools.

· Operation of company vehicle as needed.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Environment:

· Noise level- usually moderate.

· Employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to safely and accurately operate all measuring and production equipment.

· Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.

· Proficiency in math including but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, decimals, the ability to convert between standard and metric measurements.

· Must demonstrate the ability to use required hand tools for the Tooling Department.

· Ability to take direction from Tooling Manager or senior Tool Makers.

· Ability to work independently, and with a team.

Education and Experience:

· Background in Machining or tool apprentice would be a plus.

· Familiarity with CAD software would be a plus.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as required.

· Regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, talk, and hear.

· Ability to use both hands and arms frequently.

· Frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, twist and turn.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Legally authorized to work in the United States.

· Ability to read and write in English.

· 2+ years of experience.

Company Description

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Full-time