Tooling Technician-Nights

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.
• Avoid unnecessary 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 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 team player and communicate work related issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated longevity of at least eight consecutive months in previous employment.
• Working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
• Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
• Share information clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected.
• Read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math.

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.