Tooling Technician I

Job Purpose

Support tooling operations for casing, tubing, and slitter processes by performing teardown, rebuild, cleaning, staging, and basic inspection of tooling components while developing core mechanical skills in a safe and controlled environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with teardown and rebuild of mill stands, roll sets, ID bars, and slitter heads.
• Clean, inspect, and stage tooling components for upcoming production runs.
• Assist with knife handling, roll handling, and component transport using cranes and carts.
• Tag, store, and organize tooling after removal from production.
• Perform basic measurements (OD, ID, knife thickness, spacers) under guidance.
• Follow work instructions, setup sheets, and supervisor or senior technician direction.
• Maintain housekeeping and tool organization in tooling areas.
• Report damaged tooling and abnormal conditions to senior technicians or lead.
• Participate in structured on‑the‑job training.
• Learn basic mill stand and slitter head build procedures.
• Progress toward independent component assembly capability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Job Knowledge: 6 months – 1 year of experience within the OCTG manufacturing industry preferred. Safe use of hand tools, presses, and cranes (with training). Basic blueprint and setup sheet reading. Ability to identify damaged vs. acceptable tooling with guidance. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. Perform basic Microsoft Office tasks and work within the company‑designated maintenance system.

Personal Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work within Office 365 and the company‑designated maintenance system. Must be available and able to work rotating shifts between nights and days, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Safety: Follows all plant and tooling safety standards, procedures, and PPE requirements. Immediately report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions. Follow tooling handling and storage standards to prevent damage.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Normal manufacturing environment; loose‑fitting clothes and jewelry not permitted on site.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds.
• Work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.
• Vision 20/20 when corrected; ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Direct Reports / Authorities

Reports to the Tooling Lead & Supervisor. Works closely with Production and Maintenance departments on scheduling, projects, and planned outages. Has authority to stop production at any time deemed necessary for safety, quality, or priority reasons.

Employee Acknowledgment

Signature acknowledges receipt, reading, and understanding of this job description, and a commitment to consistently demonstrate essential duties and core competencies with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee also acknowledges that additional tasks and projects may be assigned and will be performed in accordance with company performance standards and expectations.