Tooling Technician

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Tooling Technician to join our manufacturing team and support the production of high-quality components. You will play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence by maintaining precision equipment and optimizing tooling performance to meet our production goals.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair progressive and single-station dies to ensure consistent production output.
• Design and fabricate custom jigs, fixtures, and specialized tooling to support manufacturing requirements.
• Develop detailed tooling layouts and assembly drawings to streamline production workflows.
• Perform precision sharpening and maintenance of dies to extend tool life and improve part quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing effective tooling solutions.
• Utilize manual grinders, CNC lathes, and vertical mills to execute complex machining tasks.
• Interpret technical blueprints to ensure accurate setup and operation of tooling equipment.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• 3+ years of professional experience in tool and die making or precision machining.
• Demonstrated expertise in metal stamping, forming, and progressive die maintenance.
• Strong proficiency in manual machining and equipment troubleshooting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with jig grinding and advanced CNC lathe operation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Capacity to maintain focus during extended periods of stationary work.