Tooling Maintenance Technician
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General Job Function:
The Tooling Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modification of stamping tooling and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role requires hands-on experience with tooling repair, basic welding and fabrication, and the ability to troubleshoot and correct tooling-related issues on the production floor.
Job Duties:
- Inspect, maintain, and repair stamping tooling used in punch press operations
- Perform basic welding (MIG/TIG/stick as required) to repair tooling and fixtures
- Troubleshoot tooling issues that impact product quality, dimensional accuracy, or machine performance
- Assist with tooling changeovers and setup as needed
- Modify or fabricate tooling components using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve tooling and process issues
- Perform preventative maintenance on tooling to minimize downtime and extend tool life
- Read and interpret tooling drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Measure and verify tooling dimensions using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tooling area
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the Plant.
Working Conditions:
- TheTooling Technician position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires direct work with manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Exposure to noise and machinery, and varying temperatures typical of manufacturing operations
- Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in production areas in accordance with safety policies
- Manual dexterity for operating office equipment (e.g., computer, calculator).
- Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods
- Must be able to stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs)
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be flexible and able to change schedule and work hours to meet the organization's needs, including evenings and weekends.
Required Education, Experience & Skills:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical training, or apprenticeship preferred
- 2–5 years of experience in tooling, tool & die, stamping, or a related manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of roll forming processes and tooling preferred
- Basic welding experience required; certification a plus
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with CNC or manual machining
- Familiarity with steel, aluminum, and coated materials used in roll forming
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives
- Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with vendors and within all levels of the organization.
- Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete written, oral, or diagram instructions.
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