Tooling Technician- Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Assemble tooling according to setup and production requirements.
• Preset, measure, and verify tool assemblies (length, diameters) using presetting equipment.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy in the manufacturing process.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, and usability; remove worn or damaged tools from service.
• Coordinate tool regrinding, repair, and refurbishment activities.
• Maintain inventory of cutting tools, tool holders, inserts, and related tooling to prevent shortages.
• Partner with vendors to obtain quotes and manage lead times/delivery schedules; place purchase requisitions for tooling inserts, consumables, and supplies, and expedite order as needed.
• Receive, inspect, and stock incoming tooling shipments.
• Issue and receive tooling to and from CNC machining cells and respond promptly to tooling requests from production personnel.
• Support machine changeovers and new product launches.
• Affirm tool usage to help identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements and maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool crib environment.
• Ensure tooling meets quality and production specifications.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.
• Excellent time management of projects/tasks.
• Strong understanding of tool life cycle and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to sit, stand, or move about the facility and lift up to 35 pounds during a shift.
• Work as a team player and communicate work related issues as needed.

Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.
• Excellent time management of projects/tasks.
• Strong understanding of tool life cycle and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to sit, stand, or move about the facility and lift up to 35 pounds during a shift.
• Work as a team player and communicate work related issues as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting last day of the month.
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 9 paid holidays.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
• Tuition assistance program available after 6 months of employment.
• Safety focused workplace.
• Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Norwood.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career Development.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.