Tooling Coordinator

About the role

A successful Tooling Coordinator must have a high level of work commitment, the ability to work independently, be highly organized, have attention to detail, and the ability to plan to ensure all necessary supplies, materials, and equipment are available according to the production schedule. This position is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the tool crib, aiding in maintenance and ordering of supplies needed for production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the tool crib and all tooling therein, ensuring appropriate quantities are in stock and ensuring each line is supplied with appropriate amounts of materials to meet manufacturing needs.
• Prepare tooling and materials for production for the next week’s schedule.
• Maintain daily contact with First Shift Lead regarding schedule to ensure appropriate tooling is pulled and ready in advance to support current schedule or changes.
• Maintain and inspect tooling, receive tooling from production, and return tooling to appropriate location in tool crib.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and inform maintenance of needed repairs.
• Perform light maintenance work as directed through the maintenance department.
• Assist Engineering Department as needed.
• Inspect extruder screw and barrels for wear and complete inspection reports as appropriate for preventative maintenance.
• Assist the Production Department as needed.
• Order parts or supplies as needed.
• Work safely, keeping work area clean and organized.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Ability to operate a variety of machinery, small hand tools, and precision measuring devices.
• Ability to be highly organized and work independently.
• Ability to complete duties based on forecast and react quickly to changes.
• Previous maintenance experience a plus.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This includes frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting (up to 50 lbs), pushing, pulling, and moving items. The ability to move around the plant and maneuver product when necessary is also required.

• Walking and Standing (up to, but not limited to 8hrs).
• Visual requirements: Ability to visually perform inspection of tooling.
• Climbing Ladders: Requires being able to climb a rolling ladder, up to 10 feet.
• Use of equipment and tools: including hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to operate a forklift: upon completion of in-house certification.
• Wear required safety equipment: when appropriate/necessary/required.

Work Environmental Job Requirements

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. This includes uneven walking surfaces, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, poorly lit areas, and fluctuating temperatures.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Position requires, when necessary, working weekends, overtime, and being on call to support the production schedule.