Tooling & Production Support Technician

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85043 Career area:
Maintenance Department:
Maint Fab Job Type: Permanent

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Flexible Shift

Schedule:

This position is primarily assigned to the day shift but requires flexibility to provide off-shift, weekend, and occasional holiday support as operational needs dictate. The role will support production across multiple shifts, including troubleshooting, maintenance activities, continuous improvement efforts, and critical issue resolution outside of standard business hours

Position Summary:

The Tooling & Production Support Technician provides skilled technical support to the Tool Room and production operations. This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and preparing production tooling while providing hands‑on troubleshooting and technical assistance to manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain, repair, modify, and prepare production tooling, fixtures, and related components.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production‑equipment issues and assist with identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Support machine setup, tooling adjustments, and production start‑ups.
• Perform manual machining as needed, including operation of mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws, and other Tool Room equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication activities associated with tooling repairs, modifications, and production support.
• Work directly with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve tooling‑related issues affecting safety, quality, output, or equipment reliability.
• Recommend and implement improvements to tooling to improve safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, Tool Room, machining, tooling, fabrication, or similar industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of tooling and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree or certification in machining, welding, fabrication, metallurgy, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Manual mill, lathe, and surface‑grinder experience.
• Welding and metal‑fabrication experience

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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