CNC Press Brake & Tooling Specialist

Symbiotic Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Press Brake Operator for a client in the manufacturing sector in Denton, TX. The role focuses on managing, maintaining, inspecting, and distributing cutting and forming tooling for CNC laser cutting, punch/laser, and press brake operations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of sheet metal fabrication tooling, and excellent organizational skills to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in a tool crib, tool and die, or CNC tooling support.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication tooling, including punch/dies, laser consumables, or punch tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints and tooling specifications.
• Basic computer proficiency with inventory management and ERP/MRP data entry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with programmers, operators, and tooling vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize tooling inventory for CNC laser cutting, punch/laser combination, and press brake equipment.
• Manage laser cutting consumables, including nozzles, lenses, and ceramics, along with press brake punches, dies, and punch tooling.
• Inspect incoming and existing tooling for wear, damage, and dimensional accuracy.
• Identify and remove damaged or worn tooling from service and coordinate repairs, sharpening, regrinding, or replacement.
• Coordinate with tooling vendors and purchasing personnel regarding quotations, purchase requisitions, delivery schedules, and warranty or service requirements.
• Prepare, stage, and distribute appropriate tooling to CNC machine operators according to production schedules and programmed jobs.
• Retrieve, inspect, and return tooling to designated storage locations after production.
• Collaborate with sheet metal programmers to select appropriate tooling and verify tooling information in CAM/nesting software libraries.
• Perform routine tooling maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and light sharpening.
• Coordinate scheduled off-site tooling sharpening and regrinding services.
• Maintain accurate tooling inventory, usage, and cost records using inventory management or ERP/MRP systems.
• Recommend replacement and spare tooling purchases to minimize production interruptions.
• Support the setup, qualification, and validation of tooling for newly installed CNC equipment, including Amada machines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized tool crib and manufacturing workspace following 5S standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and material handling safety requirements when installing, removing, or transporting tooling.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce tooling changeover times, material waste, and equipment downtime.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

ERP/MRP data entry

Collaboration

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical machining training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Symbiotic Services is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Press Brake Operator for a client in the manufacturing sector in Denton, TX. The role focuses on managing, maintaining, inspecting, and distributing cutting and forming tooling for CNC laser cutting, punch/laser, and press brake operations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of sheet metal fabrication tooling, and excellent organizational skills to support efficient manufacturing operations.