Tooling Specialist; 1st shift

Description

The Tooling Specialist is responsible for effectively designing, engineering, drafting & building jigs, fixtures, die sets and specialized machines to meet customer print and quality specifications. This position will also be working with other departments on large projects and specialized cells.

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Set up and run tool room equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output
• Draw the part model using CAD software if not provided by the customer
• Verify that both the provided customer model and customer print match
• Design, build and program various tooling using CAD and CAM software (e.g. jigs, fixtures, die/punch tooling, specialized tooling, etc.)
• Keep safety top of mind when designing and building parts for anyone that will come into contact or operate the part
• Designs should incorporate ease of repair
• Document projects accordingly: including cost of material, components & labor time
• Responsible for ordering material and components
• Ensure that all fixtures and components are built and assembled correctly
• Produce customer prototypes when needed
• Verify that parts meet customer or internal specifications and process capability requirements
• Ensure that all processes meet quoted rates
• Maintain CAD file accuracy for any tooling or part model
• Consistently work and communicate with other employees throughout the department and company
• Recognize opportunities for development of continuous improvement for department processes and procedures
• Work closely with the Account Services department regarding tooling concepts
• Work with outside service vendors on various tooling needs; special tooling, cutters, equipment, components, etc.
• Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
• Assist in the training of employees related to tooling as needed
• Assist in other departments as directed

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent degree
  • Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology or related program
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of tool making, set‑up, programming and CNC machine operating experience preferred
• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Recognize and take action on safety concerns
  • Effectively work in a team environment
  • Utilize the proper inspection equipment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong coordination and judgment skills
  • Advanced math skills
  • Properly use appropriate measuring tools
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills with a good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

$27-$35/hour