Tooling Technician

Manufacturing Opportunity

Manufacturing Opportunity 1st Shift (6:00 AM 2:30 PM, MondayFriday) Occasional Saturdays as needed

Pay starting at: $19.50/hour Performance/Pay Review after 90 days + Same Day Pay

Looking to start your career in manufacturing or production? Ready to join a company with stability, growth, and a strong reputation for quality?

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we've delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Overview

Works directly with Production and Quality Assurance to design efficient tooling to maximize load density while meeting all customer specifications and quality requirements. Continually review existing jobs to improve efficiencies of racking and develop tools to assist in making jobs more efficient and improve quality. Develop written procedures for rack maintenance and quality plans relating to tooling.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Build and adjust Racks and tooling to maximize load density and efficiency. Such as but not limited:
• Maximum amount of parts per rack load.
• Tooling will ensure good electrical contact.
• Racks will securely hold product to prevent loss of parts or contact.
• Proper part placement to prevent air pocketing, give adequate drainage, etc
• Fabricating racks to meet customer requirements.
• Develop hand tools for rackers and unrackers to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work directly with hand/air/ power tools, gauges and measuring instruments.
• Work closely with the quality department when writing procedures for both special tooling and basic production tooling.
• Work directly with Production and Team Leader/Supervisor to determine daily priorities needed on tooling requirements, maintenance schedules and procedures for both special tooling and basic production
• Advise Team Leader or Supervisor if tooling needs cannot be met on time and together decide what to do
• Performs some machining operations such as, but not limited to drilling, Milling, reaming, tapping, grinding, cutting, etc.
• Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions and notify designated person or Supervisor
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as assigned by the Tooling Supervisor or other designated person.
• Maintains a positive attitude, promoting teamwork between Tooling, Production and QA departments.
• Must exhibit communication skills to work with various departments and work directly with applicable vendors.

Work Environment

• Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).
• Must be able to differentiate between color variances.
• Potential splash exposure near process lines.
• Responsibilities are repetitive in nature.
• Various chemicals used in process.

Experience and Education

• 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Highly motivated
• Creative
• Accurately communicate through both oral and written communication
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Requires strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Benefits Summary

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don't wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits