Tooling Technician
Core
Performs major in-house die repair and maintenance, laying out, machining, fitting, assembling, and finishing metal parts to repair stamping dies.
Role type
Tooling Technician (die repair and maintenance)
Builds
Stamping dies and metal parts for appliance manufacturing
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Appliance / Tool and Die
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
die troubleshooting, surface grinding, CNC equipment operation, manual milling, manual lathe operation, blueprint reading, die design knowledge, preventative maintenance procedures, PM check sheet documentation, CAD-CAM familiarity, AutoCAD
Preferred skills
CNC programming, CAD Cam, SolidWorks, CNC EDM setup and operation, Machining Center setup, Die-Maker's Helper experience, Journeyman certification
Technologies
CNC equipment, Machining Center, Wire EDM, Surface grinders, Manual Milling, Manual lathes, CAD Cam, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day tool room activities and react to production demands; Disassemble, clean, re-assemble complex dies and document findings; Evaluate die condition and determine improvements; Follow tooling preventative maintenance procedures; Conduct die troubleshooting and observe tool condition; Polish draw dies to minimize friction; Support Tool-Room Leader, Production, and Engineering.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
