Entry-Level Tooling Technician: Build, Inspect & Learn

SeAH Steel USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SeAH Steel USA is seeking an entry‑level Tooling Technician to support teardown, rebuild, cleaning and staging of tooling components in a manufacturing setting. You will learn basic mill stand and slitter head build procedures, perform measurements, and maintain tool organization under supervision.

The role requires basic reading/writing, arithmetic, and strong safety awareness. Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required, with opportunities for on‑the‑job training

Qualifications

• 6 months–1 year of experience within the OCTG manufacturing industry preferred.
• Safe use of hand tools, presses, and cranes (with training)
• Basic blueprint and setup sheet reading
• Identify damaged vs acceptable tooling with guidance
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and ability to work within company designated maintenance system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work rotating shifts between nights and days, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Follow safety standards, PPE requirements, and reporting procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist with teardown and rebuild of mill stands, roll sets, ID bars, and slitter heads
• Clean, inspect, and stage tooling components for upcoming production runs
• Assist with knife handling, roll handling, and component transport using cranes and carts
• Tag, store, and organize tooling after removal from production
• Perform basic measurements (OD, ID, knife thickness, spacers) under guidance
• Follow work instructions, setup sheets, and supervisor or senior technician direction
• Maintain housekeeping and tool organization in tooling areas
• Report damaged tooling and abnormal conditions to senior technicians or lead
• Participate in structured on-the-job training
• Learn basic mill stand and slitter head build procedures
• Progress toward independent component assembly capability
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

OCTG manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Basic Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written skills

Office 365 familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SeAH Steel USA is seeking an entry‑level Tooling Technician to support teardown, rebuild, cleaning and staging of tooling components in a manufacturing setting. You will learn basic mill stand and slitter head build procedures, perform measurements, and maintain tool organization under supervision.

The role requires basic reading/writing, arithmetic, and strong safety awareness. Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required, with opportunities for on‑the‑job training