Dosing Tooling Specialist

Biovation Labs LLC; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Biovation Labs LLC in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Dosing Tooling Specialist to manage, maintain and optimize tablet press and encapsulation tooling. You will ensure tooling readiness, execute rapid changeovers and support production uptime while upholding GMP standards.

You will track tooling performance, coordinate refurbishment and vendor services, and collaborate with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams under the Dosing Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in nutraceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with tablet press and encapsulation tooling preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tooling maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, track, optimize, and oversee tooling lifecycle.
• Support rapid changeovers and startup readiness.
• Ensure GMP/CFR 111 compliance and accurate tooling records.
• Coordinate tooling refurbishment, replacement, and vendor services.
• Use Redzone for real-time communication on changes and downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Dosing Tooling Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1929

Salary Range: $27.00 To $31.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Tooling Specialist is responsible for the management, maintenance, tracking, optimization, and lifecycle oversight of all compression and encapsulation tooling used in solid dose manufacturing. This role supports efficient production operations by ensuring tooling readiness, executing rapid changeovers, troubleshooting tooling-related issues, and maintaining compliance with GMP standards under 21 CFR Part 111. The Tooling Specialist serves as the facility's subject matter expert for tablet press and encapsulation tooling systems and plays a critical role in maximizing production uptime, tooling performance, product quality, and dosing efficiency. The position reports directly to the Dosing Manager.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Safety & Workplace Practices

• Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on equipment as required.
• identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, or near-miss incidents immediately.
• Ensure safe execution of turret installations, removals, and changeovers to prevent injury or equipment damage.
• Safely handle tooling components, including proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as gloves, safety glasses, and protective footwear.
• Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on equipment as required.
• Follow all site safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and GMP safety requirements always.
• Requires standing, lifting, and interaction with production equipment

Compliance & GMP Adherence

• Operate in a GMP-regulated environment, following 21 CFR Part 111.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, documentation practices, and cleaning validation requirements.
• Support audits by maintaining accurate tooling records.

Tooling Management &Inventory Tracking System Management

• Maintain, inspect, clean, and store tableting and encapsulation tooling including punches, dies, and turret components.
• Ensure tooling meets all specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements prior to use.
• Coordinate tooling refurbishment, replacement, and vendor services as needed.
• Manage tooling inventory through a structured tooling tracking spreadsheet/system.
• Maintain detailed records of tooling lifecycles, including usage history, wear trends, and maintenance intervals.
• Ensure accuracy for operational decision-making and audit readiness.

Tooling Performance, Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Monitor tooling wear patterns and performance trends to maximize tooling life and maintain product quality standards.
• Analyze tooling-related production issues including sticking, picking, capping, lamination, weight variation, encapsulation defects, and other tooling-related quality concerns.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
• Evaluate tooling performance and recommend replacement, refurbishment, repair, or modification based on operational requirements and wear analysis.
• Verify tooling condition, setup, and readiness prior to production startup to ensure compliance with product specifications and quality requirements.
• Assist operators and production personnel during startup and changeover activities to ensure equipment is operating efficiently and producing quality products.
• Track tooling performance metrics including tooling lifespan, refurbishment costs, downtime events, and replacement frequency.
• Recommend tooling improvements and process enhancements that improve operational efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing throughput.

Communication & Production Coordination

• Use Redzone to communicate real-time updates on changeovers, downtime, and tooling status.
• Log issues, escalating problems, and document production impacts within Redzone.
• Communicate professionally via work email with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and the Dosing Manager regarding priorities, risks, and tooling availability.
• Support shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity.

Changeover Support (High Urgency Operations)

• Execute and support urgent and scheduled turret changeovers for tablet presses and encapsulation equipment.
• Minimize downtime by ensuring tooling readiness and organization.
• Respond quickly to production needs in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Fast-paced production setting with time-sensitive demands.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in nutraceutical, or GMP-regulated manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with tablet press and/or encapsulation tooling strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift and handle tooling components (up to ~50 lbs).
• Standing, bending, and manual dexterity required for equipment setup and maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

Technical Skills - Strong understanding of:

• Tablet press turrets, punches, and dies
• Encapsulation tooling systems
• Tool wear patterns and maintenance practices
• Experience working with GMP environments and CFR 111 compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel or similar systems for tracking tooling inventory and usage.