Tooling Technician

Job Description Job Title: Tooling Technician Under regular supervision, the Tooling Technician performs various duties related to multiple manufacturing processes which include monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment and CNC cutting tool assemblies. These functions assist with ensuring quality and efficient production in a safe work environment. Performance Expectations Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots back-up tools to ensure spare tooling is available to reduce machine downtime. Utilizing "Pre-Setter" equipment to build tool assemblies and supply tool data for input into CNC milling machines. Prepares training aids and standard work documents for purposes of presenting and transferring knowledge to peers and co-workers. Assists in new product development and participates in the implementation of new programs and projects. Regularly checks spare tooling to ensure adequate resources are available for production needs. Assists in and performs troubleshooting processes, equipment, tooling, and material issues related to production, maintenance or engineering and reports findings. Assists in a continuous effort to maintain a hazard-free work environment by monitoring procedures related to cutting tool assemblies used in processing. Maintains continuous improvement by monitoring equipment and processes that include running process trials. Maintain and improve 5S in Tool Room. Assists in continuous improvement activities. Prepares cutting tool assemblies for processing and carefully and correctly handles them to meet all safety requirements. Completes and performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned Credentials High School Diploma or GED required. Apprenticeship in technical field preferred. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Desired Characteristics Financial acumen. High degree of competence in MS Office applications. High level of written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform analysis in organized fashion and provide accurate and reliable results. Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per project goals. Ability to articulate logical analytical thought process. Ability to anticipate questions, "what if" scenarios, nuances of data and analysis. Adapt to changing priorities while performing at a high level. Self-motivated: energetic, enjoys working at quick pace. Results oriented: problem solving attitude, deliver projects on time with high quality. Accountability: holds self and others to high professional standards. Perseverance: expects roadblocks, finds workarounds. Values teamwork: able to work in teams, pushes for best in others, values contributions of others. What Linamar Has to Offer Competitive Compensation Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. Opportunities for career advancement. Sustainability Counsel Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified. About Us Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request. Linamar