CNC Press Brake Tooling Specialist

Symbiotic Services; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Press Brake Operator for an opportunity with one of our clients in the manufacturing industry. This role focuses on managing, maintaining, inspecting, and distributing cutting and forming tooling used in CNC laser cutting, punch/laser combination, and press brake operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of sheet metal fabrication tooling, and excellent organizational skills to support efficient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in machining, tool and die, or manufacturing technology preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a tool crib, tool and die, or CNC machine tooling support role preferred.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication tooling, including press brake punches and dies, laser consumables, or punch tooling preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints, tooling specifications, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer proficiency, including inventory management and ERP/MRP data entry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with programmers, machine operators, engineering personnel, 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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in machining, tool and die, or manufacturing technology

Tools

ERP/MRP data entry

CAM/nesting software

Inventory management software

Job description

Symbiotic Services is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Press Brake Operator for an opportunity with one of our clients in the manufacturing industry. This role focuses on managing, maintaining, inspecting, and distributing cutting and forming tooling used in CNC laser cutting, punch/laser combination, and press brake operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of sheet metal fabrication tooling, and excellent organizational skills to support efficient