CNC Technician

About the Role

The Toyoda Gosei Group, a global leader in manufacturing rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems, and LEDs, is seeking a Tool Room Technician for its Interior/Exterior Plastics Department in San Antonio, TX. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, constructing, and managing tools, dies, molds, fixtures, and related equipment used in manufacturing operations, ensuring they meet production and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling setup, maintenance, and repair, including troubleshooting and diagnosing issues.
• Construct, repair, and maintain tools, dies, molds, and fixtures using manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to fabricate or modify tooling and machine parts.
• Inspect and test tools, dies, and equipment to ensure proper function and identify defects.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize tooling and support production goals.
• Document maintenance and repair activities and maintain accurate tool inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during all tooling activities.
• Modify machines to adjust speed, material feed, or cutting paths as needed.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Track tool life and drive optimization through continuous improvement efforts (kaizen).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in tool room operations or a machinist environment.
• Proficiency in Manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDM).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and proper tool/machine handling.
• Understanding of metallic materials, cutting tools, and machining processes.
• Experience with dimensional metrology, including GD&T.
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer.
• Experience with CAM/CAD software (Mastercam, SolidWorks, EZ CAM, HSM Works).
• Proficiency on Haas CNC machines.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and project scheduling skills.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and sustain a high degree of professionalism.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision.

Work Environment

Office/Plant Environment