CNC Technician

Summary
The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei Texas (located in San Antonio, TX) has an opening for a Tool Room Technician in the Interior/Exterior Plastics Department. The Tool Room Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, constructing, and managing tools, dies, molds, fixtures, and related equipment used in manufacturing operations. The role ensures tools are available, functional, and meet production and quality requirements for production within Toyoda Gosei Texas (TGTX).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform tooling setup, maintenance, and repair, including troubleshooting and diagnosing issues.
• Construct, repair, and maintain tools, dies, molds, and fixtures using manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to fabricate or modify tooling and machine parts.
• Inspect and test tools, dies, and equipment to ensure proper function and identify defects.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize tooling and support production goals.
• Document maintenance and repair activities and maintain accurate tool inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during all tooling activities.
• Modify machines to adjust speed, material feed, or cutting paths as needed.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Track tool life
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Certifications and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent years of experience is required

Experience

• 1 to 4 years of experience in tool room operations or a machinist environment is required
• Proficiency in Manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDM)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of safety protocols and proper tool/machine handling
• Understanding of metallic materials, cutting tools and machining processes
• Experience with dimensional metrology, including GD&T
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is preferred

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is required
• Experience with CAM/CAD software (Mastercam, SolidWorks, EZ CAM, HSM Works)
• Proficiency on Haas CNC machines

Work Environment

• Office/Plant Environment

Additional Competencies

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, problem solving and project scheduling skills is required

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