Tooling Technician, SLC

About the Role

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America, delivering consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications in healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. This role works directly with Production and Quality Assurance to design efficient tooling, maximize load density, and meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build and adjust racks and tooling to maximize load density and efficiency, ensuring good electrical contact and secure part placement.
• Fabricate racks to meet customer requirements and develop hand tools to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work directly with hand/air/power tools, gauges, and measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with the Quality department to write procedures for special and basic production tooling.
• Coordinate with Production and Team Leaders to prioritize tooling requirements, maintenance schedules, and procedures.
• Advise supervisors if tooling needs cannot be met on time and assist in problem-solving.
• Perform machining operations such as drilling, milling, reaming, tapping, grinding, and cutting.
• Recognize and report machine malfunctions or irregularities.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote teamwork between Tooling, Production, and QA departments.
• Communicate effectively with various departments and vendors.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Exposure to sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, and occasional hot/cold temperatures and humidity.
• Moderate noise levels; hearing protection required.
• Must differentiate between color variances.
• Potential splash exposure near process lines.
• Use of various chemicals in the process.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, creative, and organized.
• Ability to communicate accurately through oral and written means.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Occasional Saturdays as needed.

Pay

Starting at $19.50/hour. Performance and pay review after 90 days. Same-day pay available.

Benefits

For All Employees (immediately upon hire):

• Next-Day Pay: Access daily pay the next day.
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results.
• Paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities.
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program.
• Fun Recognition Events.

For Full-Time Employees (30+ hours per week):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility begins the 1st of the month following start date).
• Paid Time Off: 80 hours earned in your first year.
• Access to Garner Incentive or Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefits: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• LiveHealth Online: virtual doctor visits.