Aerospace Tooling Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Production

TriMas Corporation; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Job summary

Allfast Fastening Systems LLC in City of Industry, CA, is seeking a Tooling Supervisor to oversee the Tooling Department in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will lead Tooling Technicians, ensure tooling readiness, and coordinate with Engineering and Production to meet schedule and quality goals.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to safety, and hands-on expertise in tooling design, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Tool & Die, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with tooling in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily activities of Tooling Technicians, Toolmakers, and Tooling Apprentices.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign tooling work to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Oversee the fabrication, modification, repair, and maintenance of tooling, fixtures, gauges, dies, punches, and related equipment.
• Support production operations by troubleshooting tooling-related issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, and specifications to determine tooling requirements.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to develop tooling solutions for new and existing products.
• Ensure all tooling is maintained in proper operating condition and available to meet production demands.
• Establish and maintain tooling preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor tooling performance and identify opportunities to improve tool life, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain tooling inventory and recommend replacement or procurement of tooling components as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company quality requirements, safety regulations, and aerospace industry standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain tooling documentation, setup instructions, and department records.
• Train, mentor, and develop tooling department personnel.
• Conduct performance discussions and provide ongoing coaching regarding job expectations, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support cost-reduction projects and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tooling design

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Machining processes

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree related to manufacturing/tooling

Tools

none

Job description

Allfast Fastening Systems LLC in City of Industry, CA, is seeking a Tooling Supervisor to oversee the Tooling Department in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will lead Tooling Technicians, ensure tooling readiness, and coordinate with Engineering and Production to meet schedule and quality goals.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to safety, and hands-on expertise in tooling design, maintenance, and continuous improvement.