Tooling Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates each tool’s condition and performs necessary maintenance in preparation for next production run.
• Responsible for organization and tracking of thermoforming tools.
• Responsible for maintaining all required bolts and hardware necessary for tool set up.
• Coordinates service from outside tool shops as needed.
• Works closely with Thermoforming Technicians to meet or reduce specified changeover durations.
• Must be capable of training Thermoforming Technicians on best practices to extend tool life.
• Must be capable of learning how to operate a surface grinder and perform aluminum welding.
• Embodies the spirit of Continuous Improvement and strives to reduce costs while simultaneously improving quality.
• Completes all additional work authorized by the Maintenance Manager.
• Identifies nonconforming product and any potential problems.
• Use geometry and trigonometry as needed.
• Fit all components and verify proper tool function.
• To be able to perform the physical requirements of this position and work in a safe manner.
• Housekeeping as required keeping the work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality food trays that meet regulatory and company requirements. Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems.
• Observes safety and security procedures, including maintaining confidentiality, using equipment/materials properly, reporting potentially unsafe conditions, and acting upon appropriate actions.
• Supports company’s policies and procedures and conducts departmental and company activities in accordance with these policies.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Planning & Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Toolmaker apprenticeship or university program certificate preferred; or Journey‑person or equivalent experience to thermoforming or tool making; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Capability to run all types of machine tools.

Ability to read precision measuring equipment and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers,…