Machinist Technician - Tooling & Fixture Expert

Global Enterprises Inc; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Oke is seeking a Machinist Technician to design, build, maintain, and repair tooling and gaging systems integral to production and quality objectives. The role collaborates with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support tool prove-in projects, process improvements, and ongoing production needs.

The ideal candidate has hands-on tool making experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and a solid understanding of tooling impact on quality, cost, and delivery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in tool making within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in simulated design builds, prototype development, and mold or tool design.
• Strong background in interpreting blueprints and engineering documentation, including experience with tooling and materials testing, inspection methods, and FMEA methodology.
• Solid understanding of profile extrusion, fabrication, and related manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, EMS, and Quality Management System awareness requirements.
• Ability to understand and support internal and external customer requirements in alignment with company objectives.
• Awareness of Environmental Policy and its relevance to daily job responsibilities.
• Understanding of how tooling activities impact quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and enhance fabrication tooling based on established priorities and production schedules.
• Convert customer data, blueprints, and engineering specifications into accurate tooling designs and solutions.
• Provide regular updates on tooling status and progress to ensure project timing and production requirements are met.
• Assist in developing operational and maintenance instructions related to tooling and machinery.
• Conduct research and development activities for fabrication tooling as assigned.
• Monitor, maintain, and safeguard tooling assets, including identification, revision control, and obsolescence management.
• Identify and document issues related to product quality, process efficiency, or quality system compliance and initiate preventive actions.
• Recommend and implement tooling and process improvements through appropriate channels.
• Support die design activities as required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and immediately report hazards or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and productivity.
• Complete assigned projects in a timely manner to support production schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Lathe

Blueprint Reading

Tool Making

Quality Inspection

FMEA

IATF 16949

Gaging Systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Oke is seeking a Machinist Technician to design, build, maintain, and repair tooling and gaging systems integral to production and quality objectives. The role collaborates with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support tool prove-in projects, process improvements, and ongoing production needs.

The ideal candidate has hands-on tool making experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and a solid understanding of tooling impact on quality, cost, and delivery.