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Position Summary The Tooling Technician is responsible for the management, maintenance, repair, development, and improvement of the company's tooling resources. This role owns the Tool Shop and support of manufacturing operations through tooling project management, tool design review and ongoing tooling support. The Tooling Engineer works with Engineering, Quality, Process Engineering, Production, and outside suppliers to ensure tooling is available, functional, and capable of supporting customer and production requirements. Key Responsibilities Perform and coordinate preventive maintenance activities for existing tooling to support tool availability and production needs. Operate cranes, forklifts, and other mold handling infrastructure to safely rig up to 30,000 LB. Troubleshoot tooling issues and coordinate or perform tool repair activities as needed. Manage Tool Shop activities, priorities, and resources to support production and engineering requirements. Provide technical support for existing tooling and assist with the resolution of tooling-related production issues. Support Nozzle modification and rebuild activities. Develop, implement, and support automation solutions related to tooling and manufacturing processes. Perform Moldflow analysis to evaluate tooling and molding designs and identify potential issues before production. Conduct and participate in tool design reviews to ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements. Support tooling projects, including coordination with internal resources and outside tooling suppliers as required. Review tooling designs and provide recommendations for manufacturability, performance, maintenance, and long-term reliability. Coordinate with Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Production to address tooling requirements and issues. Support the development and improvement of processes and documentation associated with tooling management and maintenance. Maintain awareness of tooling condition, repair requirements, preventive maintenance needs, and opportunities for improvement. Assist with new tooling and process development activities, including Moldflow analysis and design review. Promote continuous improvement in tooling performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturing efficiency. Other manufacturing support and NPI tasks as assigned. Qualifications 10-15 years of experience in tooling, mold design, mold maintenance, manufacturing engineering, or a related manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of injection molding tooling, mold construction, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting. Experience with tool design review, design-for-manufacturability principles, and tooling-related problem solving. Experience with Moldflow analysis and interpretation of analysis results preferred. Knowledge of CNC programming and machining processes used in toolmaking preferred. Understanding of automation concepts and their application in manufacturing preferred. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tooling designs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation. Strong technical, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Ability to safely work around tooling, machining equipment, injection molding equipment, and related manufacturing equipment.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person