CNC Tooling Specialist: Precision Tool Assembly

Modern Industries, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Tooling Technician to build and prepare tooling assemblies for production. You will select tool holders, collets, nuts, adapters, and cutting tools, ensuring correct stick-out, length, and assembly accuracy.

Work closely with CNC programmers and machinists to troubleshoot issues and maintain organized tooling areas. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of CNC tooling experience, familiarity with CAT/HSK/Capto holders, and proficiency with WinTool or

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of CNC tooling, machining, tool crib, setup, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting precision or high-volume CNC machining operations.
• Familiarity with horizontal machining centers.
• Ability to read tool lists, setup sheets, and tooling specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and tooling accuracy.
• Experience with WinTool or similar tooling software.
• Knowledge of CAT holders, HSK, BT, Capto, and other CNC tool holder systems.
• Knowledge of different collet types and proper applications.
• Experience operating CNC tool presetters.

Responsibilities

• Build and prepare CNC tooling assemblies for production.
• Select correct tool holder, collet, nut, adapter, and cutting tool for each application.
• Inspect tooling and holders for damage, wear, cleanliness, and condition.
• Verify completed tool assemblies before releasing to production.
• Maintain tooling information and inventory within WinTool.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems (stick-out, collet selection, runout).
• Work with CNC programmers, engineers, machinists, and setup personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain an organized tooling area and communicate needs with Shop Supervisor.

Skills

CNC tooling

Tooling assemblies

WinTool software

Tool presetters

Colllet knowledge

HSK/CAT/Capto holders

Collet types

Heat-shrink tooling

Debugging tooling issues

Reading tooling specs

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Tools

WinTool

Job description

Modern Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Tooling Technician to build and prepare tooling assemblies for production. You will select tool holders, collets, nuts, adapters, and cutting tools, ensuring correct stick-out, length, and assembly accuracy.

Work closely with CNC programmers and machinists to troubleshoot issues and maintain organized tooling areas. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of CNC tooling experience, familiarity with CAT/HSK/Capto holders, and proficiency with WinTool or