DC Electric Tooling & Fastening Systems Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement, validation, and maintenance of DC electric tooling Testing Equipment, and other hand‑held fastening systems to support Stoughton Trailers Critical Road Safey CRS) program.
• Develop strategies for acceptable process capability of torque and fastening operations using DC electric tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to optimize tool performance and improve process capability.
• Support the procurement of new Fastening equipment/tooling and perform validation (run‑off) at vendor site as required.
• Perform equipment and scanner programming and basic troubleshooting.
• Work collaboratively with IT on CRS interactive portal and its integration with DC Tools and their software.
• Perform audits, calibration management, and data analysis to ensure accuracy and consistency in fastening and assembly operations.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis related to DC tooling and fastening equipment performance issues.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support new product launches by validating torque specifications, fastening strategies, and quality plans.
• Maintain documentation related to torque specifications, tool parameters, quality inspection records, and audit results.
• Provide training and guidance to production and maintenance staff on proper torque techniques and tool usage.
• Ensure compliance with Stoughton Trailers Critical Road Safety program.

• Two (2) year AS Degree desired (prefer BS in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or similar).
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with DC electric tools (e.g., Atlas Copco, Cleco, Stanley, Bosch, etc.) and torque systems.
• Experience in ABS Testing Systems preferred.
• Knowledge of torque theory, fastening techniques, and tool calibration principles.
• Experience in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Statistical Process Control experience desired.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) and quality management systems (QMS).
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other precision assembly environments.
• Knowledge of PLCs or automation related to tool control and data collection.

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