CNC Tooling Technician: Precision Setup & Maintenance

Three D Metals, Inc.; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Three D Metals, Inc. is seeking a Tooling Technician to sharpen, maintain, and set up tooling for CNC punches and CNC press brakes. You will ensure tooling is ready for production, manage inventories, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include preparing tooling packages, verifying tool condition, and assisting with tooling issues impacting part quality and tool life. Experience with CAD drawings and supplier coordination is preferred.

Qualifications

• Practical experience sharpening, maintenance, and tooling setup for CNC punch machines and CNC press brakes.
• Working knowledge of tooling including punches, dies, strippers, and toolholders for CNC punch and press brake tooling.
• Ability to read technical drawings, tolerances, and use precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize punches, dies, strippers, and toolholders for CNC punch and press brakes to support production schedules and changeovers.
• Sharpen and maintain tooling per approved requirements and manufacturer guidelines; inspect for wear and accuracy.
• Maintain tooling records, storage locations, and usage history; update stocking levels for critical items.

Skills

Tool sharpening

Tool maintenance

Tooling setup

CNC tooling

Reading blueprints

Quality inspection

CAD drafting

Education

Technical machining training

Machining certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CAD software

Offline tooling prep

Job description

Three D Metals, Inc. is seeking a Tooling Technician to sharpen, maintain, and set up tooling for CNC punches and CNC press brakes. You will ensure tooling is ready for production, manage inventories, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include preparing tooling packages, verifying tool condition, and assisting with tooling issues impacting part quality and tool life. Experience with CAD drawings and supplier coordination is preferred.