CNC Tooling & Shop Support Technician

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a CNC Support Technician to back the daily CNC shop operations. You will manage tooling inventory, organize materials, and support machinists to maintain efficient, safe production in a busy shop.

The role emphasizes tool setup, pre-setting equipment operation (Kelch or equivalent), and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of machining, tooling, manufacturing support, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining, cutting tools, inserts, tool holders, and machining consumables.
• Experience with tooling inventory management preferred.
• Ability to read setup sheets, tooling documentation, manufacturing schedules, and work orders.
• Experience operating a tool pre-setter (Kelch or equivalent) preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with machine shop equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with production personnel, vendors, and support departments.
• Basic computer, inventory, and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient tool crib and machine shop support area.
• Inspect tooling for wear and arrange repair, replacement or sharpening as required.
• Issue, order, receive, track tooling, consumables, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling inventory, withdrawals, returns, repairs, sharpening, and stock levels.
• Record invoices and assist with departmental budget tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding tooling purchases, repairs, sharpening services, and product availability.
• Operate and maintain tooling setup equipment, including a Kelch pre-setter or similar equipment.
• Assemble, preset, and stage tooling packages according to production schedules.
• Disassemble tooling from completed jobs and return reusable components to inventory.
• Operate machine support equipment, including engraver, tap burner, and drill press.
• Operate shop support equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Stage materials for upcoming production jobs and transport work-in-process and finished parts as needed.
• Assist with general machine shop organization, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional shop support duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC machining

Tooling inventory

Reading setup sheets

Tool pre-setter operation

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Kelch pre-setter

Job description

Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a CNC Support Technician to back the daily CNC shop operations. You will manage tooling inventory, organize materials, and support machinists to maintain efficient, safe production in a busy shop.

The role emphasizes tool setup, pre-setting equipment operation (Kelch or equivalent), and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.