Precision CNC Tooling Technician

Modern Industries; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries is seeking an experienced CNC tooling assembler in Tempe to build and prepare tool assemblies for production. You will work with CAT, HSK, BT, Capto, and other tool holders, selecting correct components and ensuring accuracy.

Proficiency with WinTool and tool inspection is essential. You will collaborate with CNC programmers, engineers, and machinists to resolve tooling issues, troubleshoot runout, stick-out, and collet concerns, and maintain a well-organized tooling area on

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of CNC tooling, machining, tool crib, setup, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience with horizontal machining centers.
• Experience working with CNC machinists, programmers, and manufacturing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Build and prepare CNC tooling assemblies for production.
• Work with multiple CNC tool holder systems, including CAT holders, HSK, BT, Capto, and other commonly used tooling systems.
• Select the correct tool holder, collet, nut, adapter, and cutting tool for each application.
• Follow WinTool software and established tooling standards to build assemblies accurately.
• Ensure correct tool stick-out, gauge length, collet selection, and overall tool assembly dimensions.
• Operate CNC tool presetters to accurately measure and preset tool length and diameter.
• Experience with heat-shrink tooling systems, including proper heating, tool insertion, cooling, and removal procedures.
• Ensure proper tool engagement and stick-out when assembling heat-shrink tooling.
• Inspect tooling and holders for damage, wear, cleanliness, and proper condition.
• Verify completed tool assemblies before releasing them to production.
• Maintain accurate tooling information and inventory within WinTool.
• Work closely with CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, machinists, and setup personnel to resolve tooling issues.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems such as incorrect stick-outs, improper collet selection, excessive runout, or incorrect tool assembly.
• Maintain an organized and controlled tooling area.
• Communicate tooling requirements, issues, and production needs directly with the Shop Supervisor.

Skills

CNC tooling

Tooling setup

Heat-shrink tooling

WinTool

Tooling standards

Read tooling lists

Detail oriented

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

WinTool

Job description

Modern Industries is seeking an experienced CNC tooling assembler in Tempe to build and prepare tool assemblies for production. You will work with CAT, HSK, BT, Capto, and other tool holders, selecting correct components and ensuring accuracy.

Proficiency with WinTool and tool inspection is essential. You will collaborate with CNC programmers, engineers, and machinists to resolve tooling issues, troubleshoot runout, stick-out, and collet concerns, and maintain a well-organized tooling area on