Precision Tooling Fabricator & Die Maintenance Specialist

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions; Algood (TN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions seeks an experienced tooling professional to keep production tooling ready, build and repair tools, and mentor apprentices. You will document tool history, escalate issues, and help standardize tooling inventory while supporting new tool introductions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes progressive stamping, quality systems, and Lean practices to meet cost, lead time, and uptime goals, within a team-oriented shop with heavy tooling emphasis.

Formación

• Journeyman certificate or 5+ years in tooling fabrication and setup.
• Experience with tooling repair, setup, and in-production support.
• Familiar with ISO quality systems and SPC in production.
• Exposure to Medical and Aerospace environments ISO13485/AS9100.
• Fluent in blueprint reading and GD&T.

Responsabilidades

• In-press tooling service and pre-run maintenance.
• Build and repair tools, components, fixtures, gauges.
• Train apprentices and share best practices.
• Document Tool History and Setup clearly.
• Escalate maintenance needs to Supervisor promptly.
• Collaborate with a Senior Tool & Diemaker to bring new tools into production.
• Support Lean initiatives and tooling project development.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Concurrent engineering

Educación

Journeyman certificate or 5+ years experience

Herramientas

Forklifts & overhead cranes

Pallet jacks

Descripción del empleo

Based in Connecticut (onsite): Candidates open to relocation or a 6+ month assignment are welcome—CSS can assist with housing, meal stipends, and travel.Role SnapshotEnable reliable, efficient metal stamping by keeping tooling production-ready and continuously improving quality, cost, and lead time.Departments & ReportingDepartments: Automatic Power Press, New Tools, Secondary Power Press, FourslideNew Tools reports to: Director of Engineering / Department SupervisorAPP reports to: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical LeadSECPP reports to: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Technical LeadFourslide reports to: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical LeadWhat You’ll DoService in-press production tools; complete pre-run maintenance to ensure readiness.Build and repair tools, components, fixtures, and gauges as directed by area leadership or a Senior Tool & Diemaker.Train apprentices and share best practices.Document Tool History and Setup information clearly and accurately.Escalate machine and tool maintenance needs to the Supervisor promptly.Collaborate with a Senior Tool & Diemaker to bring new tools into production.Contribute to standardizing tooling component inventory and support tooling project development.Assist department set-up associates with setup and production-running issues.Support managers on Metal Stamping and Fourslide projects.Submit corrections/updates to job travelers when operation steps change or are added.Department GoalHit quoted/job estimates for Service–Setup and achieve Production Rate targets across all tooling.QualificationsJourneyman certificate or a minimum of 5 years equivalent experience.Proven experience in component/tooling fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and setup.Fluent in blueprint reading and GD&T.Certified and safe with forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc., for tool/load handling.Progressive stamping background (required).Knowledge of ISO quality systems; practical SPC application in production.Exposure to Medical and Aerospace environments (ISO13485 & AS9100).Understanding of Manufacturing and Quality Engineering; familiarity with Lean (Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S).Experience with concurrent engineering and design for manufacturability/assembly.Awareness of production standards, cost of quality, and manufacturing methods.Self-driven, production-focused work style.Physical DemandsCorrected vision for reading prints and close inspection.Fine motor control for precision machine operations.Frequent bending/stooping.Ability to lift, move, and position materials between locations.Lift up to 35 lbs without assistance.Work ExpectationsFollow company policies, environmental/safety protocols, and maintain good housekeeping.Participate in Lean initiatives.Assist or instruct others as needed; other duties may be assigned.Reliable attendance is essential; overtime may be required.ProficienciesGD&TTroubleshooting SkillsAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementMinister PressesStrip ReadingWhy This Role MattersYour craftsmanship keeps presses running, customers on schedule, and continuous improvement in motion—directly impacting quality, cost, and lead time.Job Number: 51-4111.00