Tooling Technician I

About the Role

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.

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• 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 skills and ability to work within company-designated maintenance system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within Office 365 & company-designated maintenance system
• Must be available and able to work rotating shifts between nights and days, including weekends and holidays as needed

Skills

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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted on site
• The ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds
• The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE
• Ability to see 20-20 when corrected
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Collaboration & Authority

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