Tooling and Process Technician
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Tooling and Process Technician
Reed Rubber Products
3901 Union Blvd, Suite 106, St. Louis, MO 63115
Revision:
March 2023
Design, build, and perfect tooling for new products. Assist in process improvements. Build quotations in the ERP system. Occasionally repair and make improvements to equipment as needed. Reports to Tooling and Sales Engineer.
Primary Responsibilities- Design, build, and perfect tooling for new products.
- Assist in process improvements.
- Build quotations in ERP system.
- Occasionally repair and make improvements to equipment as needed.
- Using customer samples, prints or concept drawings, design extrusion dies and calibrators for new products.
- Render design drawings in 3D CAD.
- Order tooling from machine shops.
- Resolve technical issues with suppliers.
- Verify accuracy of new tooling upon receipt.
- Using a drill press, lathe, end mill and hand tools, make necessary adaptations for tooling.
- Light welding and brazing will be required.
- Balance the new tools to produce an acceptable sample, generating a minimum of scrap methodically and scientifically.
- Assist with equipment set‑ups and die changeovers.
- Assist with die corrections and improvements.
- Devise ways to improve quality and minimize set‑up time and scrap through a careful study of existing processes.
- Create quotations for new parts, using your knowledge of our process capabilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Be willing to work flexible hours.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, work methodically and scientifically.
- Be proficient in Solid Works 3D CAD software.
- Safely use hand tools and electric shop tools (drill press, end mill, grinder, Dremel, etc.).
- Be able to read electrical/mechanical drawings.
- Have some experience with welding & brazing.
- Bend, twist, and lift materials up to shoulder height not exceeding 25 pounds.
- Follow all safety rules.
Reed Rubber Products is a privately held rubber/plastics extrusion company. We listen to and seek to constantly get feedback and improvements from our employees and our customers. Our quality policy states: “We will help our customers, our employees, and our community to succeed and minimize our impact on the environment.” We have sustained an average tenure of over 10 years and have won our industry’s Best Places to Work award for the last 6 years.
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing
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