Tooling Technician
Accelera
As a Tooling Technician, you will play a critical role in optimizing our manufacturing processes by maintaining, repairing, and fabricating high-precision tooling. You will ensure production efficiency and quality standards are met by applying your expertise in metal stamping and tool design to support continuous improvement initiatives.
About the Role
As a Tooling Technician, you will play a critical role in optimizing our manufacturing processes by maintaining, repairing, and fabricating high-precision tooling. You will ensure production efficiency and quality standards are met by applying your expertise in metal stamping and tool design to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform essential maintenance and troubleshooting on production tooling to minimize downtime and ensure operational readiness.
- Fabricate custom components, fixtures, and gauges to support evolving production requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new tooling into production workflows seamlessly.
- Document tool history and setup procedures to maintain accurate technical records and improve future processes.
- Mentor apprentices and provide technical guidance to production staff to resolve tooling-related challenges.
- Assist in the standardization of tooling inventory to streamline maintenance and reduce operational costs.
- Support Lean manufacturing projects by identifying opportunities to improve throughput and reduce waste.
- Maintain a safe and organized workspace while adhering to all environmental and quality compliance standards.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Journeyman certification or 5+ years of equivalent experience in tool and die making.
- Proven expertise in progressive stamping and precision tooling fabrication.
- Advanced ability to interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications.
- Proficiency in operating shop equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and manual machining tools.
- Strong understanding of quality control systems, including SPC and ISO standards.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working within regulated environments such as ISO 13485 or AS9100.
- Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles like Kaizen, SMED, and 5S.
- Familiarity with concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing (DFM) methodologies.Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
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