Tooling Coordinator

About the role

Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has grown from a single plant in India to 13 global locations, evolving from a low‑voltage electrical supplier to a provider of highly engineered metal components. The Tooling Coordinator supports manufacturing by managing tooling inventory, creating and revising 2D/3D CAD drawings, ensuring tooling availability and accuracy, and maintaining safe, organized practices. The role aligns with the company’s mission that “your success is our mission” and seeks team members who are customer‑focused, strive for continuous improvement, act with integrity, are socially and environmentally responsible, and work with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage tool crib inventory, including tooling, fixtures, gauges, hardware, and related production supplies.
• Purchase, receive, organize, and store tooling and production support materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Prepare, stage, and distribute tooling and materials for scheduled production runs.
• Communicate tooling shortages, inventory concerns, and availability issues to production leadership.
• Maintain accurate records for tooling, dies, and equipment entering or leaving the facility.
• Ensure the tool crib remains secure, organized, and compliant with company standards.
• Create and maintain accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for dies, tooling, equipment, assemblies, and fabricated components.
• Develop detailed drawings from sketches, layouts, CAD files, fabricated parts, and verbal or written instructions.
• Revise drawings based on engineering change requests, marked‑up prints, and production requirements.
• Apply drafting standards, GD&T principles, and established engineering practices to all drawings and revisions.
• Perform calculations involving geometry, trigonometry, and algebra to support tooling design and manufacturing processes.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules.
• Adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of drafting, tooling, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systems.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting, CAD Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience with inventory management and tooling coordination (preferred).

Pay

Competitive pay

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Paid time off allowances
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Monday - Thursday; 5:00am - 3:00pm