Process Tooling Technician

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New Braunfels, Texas

Reporting To: Process Engineering Manager

Description

• Third Shift - Sunday - Thursday 11 PM - 7:30 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Safe operation of the tooling maintenance equipment in various production positions as assigned by the Manager. 
• Perform planned maintenance activities on process tooling, such as cleaning, grinding, and assembly of tools. 
• Assist production operators with set up of tools and process equipment changeovers. 
• Use sketches, blueprints, specifications, and models to assemble and perform maintenance of dies, tools and assemblies, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency of tool life. 
• Verify dimensions of tooling details to ensure they conform to specifications using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers, and micrometers. 
• Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools & dies and to repair and modify gauges, jigs, and dies. 
• Operation of lathes, surface grinding, hoists, and powered vehicles will be required. 
• Preparing crates for shipping large tools. 
• Monitoring life and wear on tooling equipment. 
• Data collection, reporting into Excel, and production based computer programs such as SAP. 
• Planning and laying out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications. 
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. 
• Maintain clean and safe environment following 5S requirements. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Knowledge and experience with basic machines manual mill machines I.E. grinders, lathes, other power tools.  
• Problem Solving/Analysis. 
• Technical Capacity. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Willingness to adhere to environmental regulations and company procedures. 
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends when required. 
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment. 
• Basic computer proficiency. 
• 2 years in a manufacturing or tool room environment. 

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• A GREAT work environment