Tool Room Technician - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift Tooling Room Technician

Contract-To-Hire

Reports to: Tool Room Supervisor (directly) / Tool Room Machinist (indirectly)
Shift: 2nd Shift

Summary:
The Tooling Room Technician works closely with the Crew Supervisor and Manufacturing Specialists to prepare, maintain, and provide tooling that supports the production of high-quality products meeting customer specifications. This role ensures tooling readiness, supports efficient operations, and contributes to meeting or exceeding established productivity targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Makino Milling Machines and other tool room equipment (Wheelabrator, manual mills, grinders) as trained.

• Prepare tooling, including breakdown, cleaning, and assembly for machining.

• Measure step heights on punches and log results in the tool room step list.

• Maintain punch cut records, compacting tool sign-out sheets, and dispense to oven documentation.

• Receive, inspect, and verify tooling from vendors as needed.

• Support tooling programming by assisting Tooling Specialists with writing tool path programs for Makino mills.

• Use computer systems to transfer CNC programs to Makino mills.

• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.

• Assist with tooling inventory and organization.

• Perform and document daily and monthly operator preventive maintenance (PMs).

• Ensure tooling and dies are production-ready at all times.

• Support training initiatives as directed by Tooling Specialists.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• CNC/machining background (minimum 2 years required).

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints (preferred).

• Proficiency in operating drill presses and sawing equipment.

• Familiarity with manual tool room equipment.

• Basic knowledge of machine safety and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures.

• Material handling, including hazardous materials handling and storage.

• Ability to prepare details for CNC machining after heat treat (face forms).

• Experience with preventive maintenance on machine tools.

• Use of hand tools on contoured steel from CNC milling operations.

Competencies:

• Awareness of ISO9001, IATF16949, and ISO14001 standards.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Ethical work practices.

• Strong housekeeping and organizational skills.

• Health and safety compliance.

• Risk-based thinking in daily operations.

• Customer-specific requirements awareness.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 2 years CNC/machining experience.

• Blueprint reading preferred.

• Experience with drill presses and sawing equipment required.