Tooling maintenance technician

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Tooling Maintenance Technician responsible for the repair, maintenance, and improvement of tooling equipment including jigs, fixtures, moulds, and CNC tools to ensure efficient production and high-quality output.

You will diagnose tooling issues, operate machines (lathe, milling, CNC), support new tooling for product introductions, and train junior technicians while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on toolmaking experience and ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience working in a production environment with tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices.
• Proficient in diagnosing tooling issues and implementing repairs.
• Experience with machining tools and equipment including CNC, lathe, and milling machines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair tooling, fixtures, and CNC equipment.
• Support new tooling for product introductions.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement repair solutions.
• Operate machines (lathe, milling, CNC).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Monitor tooling performance and report issues.
• Train junior technicians and share knowledge.

Skills

Toolmaking experience

Problem-solving

Production environment experience

Lean manufacturing & 5S

Reading technical drawings

Machining tools experience

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Tooling Maintenance Technician responsible for the repair, maintenance, and improvement of tooling equipment (jigs, fixtures, moulds, and CNC tools). The role ensures efficient production processes and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair tooling, fixtures, and CNC equipment
• Support new tooling for product introductions
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement repair solutions
• Operate machines (lathe, milling, CNC)
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
• Monitor tooling performance and report issues
• Train junior technicians and share knowledge

Requirements:

• Strong experience in toolmaking (composite experience preferred)
• Hands-on problem-solving skills
• Experience in production environments and tight deadlines
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Experience with machining tools and equipment