Tool Maintenance

Pexco; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pexco in Wisconsin is seeking a Tool Room Maintenance Technician to maintain, inspect, and clean tooling, dies, and related equipment. This role supports Design Engineers with tool prep, assists with line setup and teardown, and provides maintenance support.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of factory experience; forklift experience is a plus. Training on 1st shift precedes a move to 2nd shift, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of factory or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, technical documents, and safety guidelines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean tooling, dies, and related equipment.
• Inspect dies, calibrators, and related equipment for wear or damage and report findings.
• Maintain an organized Tool Room with proper storage of equipment.
• Test and repair heaters, heater cords, and thermocouples; manage inventory of supplies.
• Assist with line setup/teardown and production activities; support R&D and material handling.
• Follow safety procedures and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Reading Instructions

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Forklift Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

This position will train on 1st shift before moving to second shift.

Position Summary

The Tool Room Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and inspecting tooling, extrusion dies, and related equipment to ensure they remain in good working condition. This role supports Design Engineers with new tool preparation, assists with line setup and teardown, and provides general maintenance and production support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Tooling Maintenance and Cleaning
  • Polish and clean extrusion dies, calibrators, and related equipment.
  • Inspect dies, calibrators, and related equipment for wear or damage and report findings to Design Engineers.
  • Maintain an organized and clean Tool Room with all equipment stored properly.
• Equipment and Inventory
  • Test and repair heaters, heater cords, and thermocouples.
  • Maintain inventory levels of heaters, cords, thermocouples, and extrusion-related supplies (bolts, fittings, sandpaper, lubrication products, polishing tools, etc.).
• Production and Maintenance Support
  • Assist with line setup and teardown as required.
  • Provide support for production activities, including secondary processes such as cutting, punching, packing, and inspecting parts.
  • Assist with R&D functions and material grinding as needed.
  • Pick up and deliver supplies and parts from suppliers or customers.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow all company safety procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards in all assigned tasks.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of factory or manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, technical documents, and safety guidelines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and safety conscious.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to assist across functions.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.

Physical Demands

This position requires light to moderate physical effort, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Regularly requires standing, sitting, reaching, and moving about the facility. Eye, ear, and footwear protection are required in designated areas.

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Manufacturing experience.

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