Tool Technician II - 2nd Shift

Tool Tech II

Job Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that all duties are performed safely with knowledge of safety policies. Recommends opportunities to improve safety and educate others. 

• Design, build, modify, and maintain progressive and compound dies, fixtures, gauges, and specialized tooling and equipment used in metal stamping and assembly 

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, CAD drawings, samples, or instructions.  

• Exercise independence with direct responsibility for quality, accuracy, and project costs, including die building, alteration, repair and maintenance. 

• Select materials required to plan and layout machining and forming procedures.  

• Measure or scribe metal or plastic stock for machining using measurement instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, rules, height or depth gauges. 

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance or engineering changes on dies and fixtures to improve performance and ensure reliability 

• Contributes to development of projects and provides recommendations for future investments. 

Job Requirements: 

• Completed HS Diploma or equivalent 

• Experience with fine blanking tooling 

• Minimum of five years’ work experience in tool and die trade to include experience in fine blanking tooling, and operating various machines including grinders, milling machines, and lathes. 

• Advanced Journeyman Tool & Die Maker or equivalent work experience. Requires technical knowledge as is normally acquired in accredited apprenticeship. 

• Proficient in blueprint reading and CAD 

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with other functions within the organization and external vendors. 

• Able to transfer CAD geometry from solid models and create machine tool cutter paths. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration as needed 

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to lift and carry materials and parts up to 45 pounds (with assistance). 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• Competitive pay and shift premiums 

• Clean, well-equipped tool room with modern machinery 

• Opportunities to lead projects and mentor others 

• Stable hours with minimal weekend work 

• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership