Manufacturing Tool and Die Technician

Hood-Container-1; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Dalton, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Tool and Die Technician to manage tooling assets, including cutting dies and printing plates, and to ensure timely procurement, maintenance, and tracking to support production.

The role acts as a liaison between design and production, maintaining records, coordinating preventive maintenance, and helping minimize downtime while keeping tooling compliant with company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in tooling coordination, manufacturing support, or a related role.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement, maintenance, and inventory of printing plates, cutting dies, and related tooling to support production needs.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to understand tooling requirements and specifications for new and existing products.
• Track tooling usage, condition, and lifecycle status, ensuring timely repairs or replacements to prevent production delays.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to tooling assets, including maintenance schedules, calibration data, and compliance reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize tooling processes and reduce costs.

Skills

Tooling coordination

Inventory management systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Amtech

Job description

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Manufacturing Tool and Die Technician

Full-time Regular Dalton, Dalton, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3312

Job Title: Tool and Die Technician (Corrugated Packaging)

• Location: Dalton, GA
• Company: Hood Container Corporation
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift:1st Shift
• Salary Range:$18.00 - $22.00

About the Role

The Tool and Die Technician plays a critical role in managing and overseeing the lifecycle of tooling assets within our corrugated packaging manufacturing environment. This position ensures that all tooling requirements—including cutting dies, printing plates, and associated tooling—are accurately planned, procured, maintained, and tracked to support efficient production schedules and quality standards.

The coordinator acts as a liaison between design and production to facilitate timely tooling delivery and resolve any issues that may arise. By maintaining detailed records and coordinating preventive maintenance, the Tool and Die Technician helps minimize downtime and optimize tooling performance. Ultimately, this role contributes to the seamless operation of manufacturing processes by ensuring that all tooling resources are available, functional, and compliant with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement, maintenance, and inventory management ofprinting plates, cutting dies, and related toolingto support production needs.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to understand tooling requirements and specifications for new and existing products.
• Track tooling usage, condition, and lifecycle status, ensuring timely repairs or replacements to prevent production delays.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to tooling assets, including maintenance schedules, calibration data, and compliance reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize tooling processes and reduce costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in tooling coordination, manufacturing support, or a related role.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in acorrugated packaging or printing environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of tooling specific toflexographic printingordie-cutting (flatbed/rotary)is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with tooling design principles.
• Knowledge with ERP systems like Amtech for tooling and inventory management.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.

To learn more about Hood Container Corporation, visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!