Precision Die Tooling Technician

Hydro; Raeren; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in Raeren, Belgium is seeking a tooling technician to contribute to tooling operations, ensure tool quality, and support new product introductions. The role requires technical tooling experience, precision mechanics skills, and the ability to work independently in a structured manner.

Fluent German is required, with French knowledge desirable and English considered an advantage. The position is based on-site in Raeren, with a focus on achieving On-Time Delivery and collaborating

Qualifications

• Technical training or experience in tooling or precision mechanics.
• Experience in press technology is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, with a structured approach, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.
• Accuracy and reliability.
• Good 3D visualization/spatial awareness skills.
• Strong customer service skills and customer-oriented mindset.
• Fluent German; knowledge of French is desirable, and English is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to achieving health, safety, and environmental objectives.
• Ensure the quality of tools, products, and processes.
• Inspect and correct tools in accordance with samples and drawings.
• Meet and ensure on-time delivery (OTD) to customers.
• Contribute to the development of tooling technology and training.
• Support the introduction of new products; organize the first trial/pressing of a tool.
• Ensure close monitoring of high-risk or problematic tools during extrusion.
• Initiate tool orders and document tool corrections.
• Regularly document progress in the IT system or on paper drawings.
• Review design proposals submitted by tooling suppliers.

Skills

Tooling experience

Precision mechanics

Autonomy & structured approach

3D visualization

Customer-oriented mindset

German language

English advantage

French knowledge desirable

Job description

Hydro Extrusions in Raeren, Belgium is seeking a tooling technician to contribute to tooling operations, ensure tool quality, and support new product introductions. The role requires technical tooling experience, precision mechanics skills, and the ability to work independently in a structured manner.

Fluent German is required, with French knowledge desirable and English considered an advantage. The position is based on-site in Raeren, with a focus on achieving On-Time Delivery and collaborating