Maintenance & Tooling Technician

ZipRecruiter; Wales; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job listing platform is looking for a Tooling & Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep of roll-form machines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in troubleshooting and mechanical maintenance. Duties include responding to equipment breakdowns, conducting preventive maintenance, and operating material handling equipment. This safety-sensitive role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot tool and die work on automated equipment.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of trade school or Tool & Die Maker training

Tools

Precision instruments

Welding equipment

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Tooling & Maintenance Technician (Roll Forming - LA)

Location: Ice Industries Louisiana, 21095 South Frontage, Lacassine, LA 70650

General Job Function:

The Tooling & Maintenance Technician will perform various tasks related to the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of roll-form machines. The goal is to minimize production downtime by proactively maintaining the machines and equipment.

Job Duties:

• Support production operations by responding promptly to breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime and follow escalation procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform all required tool and die work on automated equipment.
• Make repairs to pneumatic and hydraulic systems as necessary for maintenance and preventive activities.
• Perform basic welding and repairs requiring welding to restore production equipment.
• Perform production tasks as required by the situation.
• Respond to quality issues, machine and system failures, and perform repairs and maintenance on roll-form machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance to ensure machines produce quality parts safely and efficiently.
• Read blueprints and accurately set and pin rolls according to CAD data.
• Assist with design modifications for all roll-forming machines and related equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment for transporting supplies and making installations or repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including projects to support the plant.

Working Conditions:

• This is a safety-sensitive position working directly with machinery in a manufacturing environment that can be non-climate-controlled, with temperatures occasionally exceeding outside air.
• Must be able to bend, walk, stand for extended periods, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, and working in confined spaces or at heights.
• Requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.
• Availability to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of trade school, journeyman's program, or formal Tool & Die Maker training preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in tool & die and mechanical maintenance on automated equipment.
• Experience with precision instruments in metric or imperial systems.
• Knowledge of tool room operations, including drilling, milling, grinding, and lathe work.
• Understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with the ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Self-motivated, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a dynamic environment.