1st shift Tooling Preventive Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on tooling and fixtures to ensure proper function and reliability.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, alignment issues, and performance concerns; document findings in the MVP (CMMS) system.
• Absorb and assist in reworking, repairing, or refurbishing tooling components to support production needs.
• Install tooling and assist with equipment/tooling repairs as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to tooling reliability and PM processes.
• Complete and/or assign work orders in the MVP system for all PM, repair, and inspection activities.
• Support the safety committee by addressing tooling-related safety concerns.
• Participate in problem-solving teams to address tooling, quality, or production issues.
• Document tooling changes, PM results, and repair actions on drawings and in the MVP system.
• Maintain accurate PM records, inspection logs, and tooling history files.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Machinist training from a college or vocational/technical school preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tooling drawings.
• Proficiency with measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, thread gages, and thickness gages.
• MVP (CMMS) system experience preferred.

Competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair tooling with minimal supervision.
• Ability to systematically disassemble and reassemble tooling/fixtures.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in performing preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to build or refurbish fixtures with assistance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify tooling wear patterns and recommend improvements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a well-organized work area.
• Commitment to working safely and efficiently.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Regular standing, sitting, talking, hearing, and use of hands for handling tools and equipment.
• Close vision required for inspection tasks.
• Work performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and moderate noise levels.
• Local travel to various worksites as needed.