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Tooling Technician

LTC
      11 days ago

      Job Description

      Tooling Technician
      1st Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-3:30pm, Friday 6am-10am
      Position Summary
      The Tooling Technician is responsible for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, inspection, and lifecycle management of aircraft production tooling used in aerospace and defense manufacturing environments. This role supports both aluminum and composite tooling systems and ensures tooling is maintained in a safe, production-ready condition through preventative and emergent maintenance processes managed within the company ERP system.
      The Tooling Technician works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Program Management teams to support tooling readiness, improve tool reliability, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards.
      Essential Duties and Responsibilities
      Tooling Maintenance & Repair
      • Perform preventative, corrective, and emergent maintenance on aircraft production tooling, molds, fixtures, jigs, templates, and assembly aids.
      • Repair and refurbish aluminum and composite tooling using approved aerospace methods and materials.
      • Maintain tooling surface integrity, contour accuracy, and dimensional compliance.
      • Assist with tool prove-outs and validation activities.
      ERP / Maintenance System Management
      • Utilize ERP, CMMS, or MRO systems to:
        • Create and complete work orders
        • Schedule preventative maintenance activities
      • Create tooling transfer orders
      • Support continuous improvement of tooling maintenance tracking processes.
      Production Support
      • Respond to urgent tooling issues impacting manufacturing schedules.
      • Assist with tooling storage, handling, transportation, and preservation processes.
      • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
      Required Qualifications
      • High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
      • 3+ years of experience in aerospace tooling, aircraft manufacturing, tool maintenance, or related industrial environment.
      • Experience working with both composite and metallic tooling systems.
      • Experience using ERP, CMMS, or maintenance tracking systems in a manufacturing environment.
      • Ability to read and interpret:
        • Engineering drawings
        • Tooling specifications
        • Maintenance procedures
      • Proficiency with hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and shop equipment.
      • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
      • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
      • Attention to details.
      Preferred Qualifications
      • Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
      • Experience with autoclave tooling and composite curing processes.
      • Familiarity with:
        • ERP systems such as SyteLine, SAP, Oracle, etc.
      • CNC machining or fabrication experience.
      Physical Requirements
      • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
      • Ability to stand, bend, climb, and work in industrial manufacturing environments for extended periods.
      • Ability to work around dust, chemicals, elevated temperatures, and manufacturing equipment while following all safety requirements.
      Work Environment
      This position operates within an aerospace manufacturing and tooling environment supporting aircraft and defense-related production programs. The role may require occasional overtime, off-shift support, or rapid response to critical tooling issues affecting production schedules.
       
      This is a Hourly, Non-Exempt Position

      Numbers & Facts

      Location
      Websitehttps://ltc-ltc.com/careers/

      Skills

      • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
      • Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
      • Autoclaveunmatched
      • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
      • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
      • Continuous Improvementunmatched
      • Cost Controlunmatched
      • Detail Orientedunmatched
      • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
      • Engineering Drawingunmatched
      • Hand Toolsunmatched
      • High School Diplomaunmatched
      • Identify Issuesunmatched
      • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
      • Machine Toolunmatched
      • Maintain Complianceunmatched
      • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
      • Manufacturingunmatched
      • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
      • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
      • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
      • Multitaskingunmatched
      • Oracleunmatched
      • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
      • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
      • Production Managementunmatched
      • Production Scheduleunmatched
      • Production Supportunmatched
      • Project/Program Managementunmatched
      • Quality Metricsunmatched
      • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
      • SAPunmatched
      • Safety Trainingunmatched
      • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
      • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
      • Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched

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