Tooling Technician

Schedule – Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Responsible for maintaining tool spare parts inventory, TLCM schedule, assisting with tool repair schedule, shipping and receiving of tools and tool validations. Perform a wide variety of press operation duties including machine setup, adjustments, troubleshooting, line clearing, PMs on tool related problems, repair or remanufacture worn parts and damaged machine parts. Will assist in resolving process related problems when required.

• Support tool validation activities including mechanical adjustments to the press/die and troubleshoot when required, verify and adjust parameters like molding times, mold surface temperatures, gaps, bumps.
• Prepare and maintain tooling for validation i.e. aqua line, CO2, clean and clear dies/molds.
• Perform control checks and run samples for capability analysis, on center, visual and diameter analysis.
• Operate die carts and forklifts, install and set up tooling in presses, remove tooling from presses, clean and store tooling, and receive and ship tooling as required.
• Accurately complete necessary production and tool validation documents using applicable gauging and inspection equipment.
• Perform trim check/visual inspections when required.
• Detect and report operating difficulties and/or specific problems to Tooling Management Team.
• Maintain a tooling schedule i.e. TLCM schedule, update upcoming die rebuilds schedule.
• Maintain tooling spare parts inventory and complete necessary records and requisitions for materials/supplies.
• Work with applicable equipment including power saws, grinders, lathe work, milling, drilling, sawing and arbor press.
• Work from prints, sketches, sample parts and verbal or written instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.

• 1–3 years of press related experience.

• Must be able to read blueprint.
• Some basic computer skills required i.e. using Microsoft applications.
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. continuously and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

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