Tooling Technician II

Works independently under moderate supervision. Consisting of, but not limited to:pattern dies, pattern or casting jigs, gauges, fixtures, and miscellaneous tooling used throughout the manufacturing process. Independent and collaborative judgment and skill is frequently required. Investigate manufacturing problems and collaborate on correctiveactions for existing and expected manufacturing issues with tooling. Troubleshoot andproblem solve any ongoing production and launch related tooling issues. Develop and maintain specific preventative tooling maintenance programs and overall maintenance ofour tooling systems and procedures to align with the company standards. Maintain andkeep a well-organized system of records and file information. Address equipment and tooling problems. Able to interpret blueprints efficiently and effectively. Able to follow
and create work instructions/procedures. Perform other duties as assigned to support or facilitate the manufacturing process. To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement. Assemble, repair, rebuild,maintain, clean and storage of tooling components for die cast and other toolingapplications. Inspect and verify tooling components using precision measuring equipmentsuch as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gages. Operates alternately more than onetype of machine tool such as surface grinders/buffers, mills, drill presses, lathes, etc.

• Perform and document preventative maintenance procedures on tablet press turrets for compression department
• Identify, maintain, replenish, and order tooling, hardware, consumables, and
  supplies.
• Efficiently clean and polish tooling components to maintain production at
  maximum levels.
•  Keep accurate logs and reports on condition, dimensional wear, and history of
  tooling.
•  Make recommendations on the replacement and purchase of new tooling.
•  Installation, repair, and troubleshoot tooling and equipment as required.
•  Use precision-measuring tools (i.e. micrometer, caliper, scale, surface gage, etc.) to
  dimensionally inspect new incoming and production tooling to ensure tolerances
  meet IPT and manufacturer’s standards.
• Calibrate precision measuring tools as required.
• Work with tooling suppliers to improve the performance of existing and future
  tooling.
• Disassemble tooling components.
• Create, update, and manage current tooling inventory.
• Responsible for serviceability and accountability of company tools/tooling.
• Responsible for maintaining 5S standards and cleaning the area in assigned areas.
• Complete assigned course work/training as determined by department
  management.
•  Responsible to assist and/or coach less experienced associates.
•  All other tasks as assigned by department management.

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Industrial background or Technical Diploma (1 year) with mechanical