Tool Maintenance Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Grand Coteau (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Tool Maintenance Specialist to inspect, maintain, repair, and optimize tools and injection molds to ensure efficient production operations. The role supports manufacturing by minimizing downtime, maintaining safety compliance, and ensuring tooling performance meets quality standards.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, part replacements, and coordinating with production to minimize downtime, while adhering to ITAR-related restrictions and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team environment.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain tools and injection molds to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning tools and molds; replace parts as needed.
• Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts and equipment.
• Coordinate tooling maintenance with production to align with priorities.
• Document maintenance activities and inspections accurately and timely.
• Troubleshoot daily tooling and machine-related issues to ensure continuous operations.

Skills

Tool maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repairing tools and molds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calibrating equipment

Reprogramming computerized systems

Job description

I. Job Description:The Tool Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and optimization of tools and injection molds to ensure efficient production operations. This role supports manufacturing by minimizing downtime, maintaining safety compliance, and ensuring tooling performance meets quality standards.II. Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Conduct regular inspections and perform preventive maintenance on tools and injection molds, including cleaning, lubricating, calibrating, and assessing overall condition.Diagnose and repair malfunctioning or damaged tools and molds by replacing parts, correcting mechanical issues, and reprogramming computerized systems as needed.Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts, and equipment to ensure availability for repairs and replacements.Recommend replacement of outdated or worn tools and equipment to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.Ensure all tools and molds comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements, including inspection for hazards such as worn handles, damaged wiring, or faulty components.Provide training and guidance to employees on proper use, care, and maintenance of tools and equipment to prevent misuse or damage.Document maintenance activities, repairs, tooling modifications, and inspection results accurately and timely.Collaborate with production teams to coordinate tooling maintenance schedules that align with production priorities and minimize downtime.Troubleshoot and resolve daily tooling and machine-related issues to ensure continuous operations.Coordinate outsourced or customer tooling maintenance, ensuring external vendors meet quality expectations and deadlines.Track tooling cycle counts and other key performance metrics to maintain accurate records and optimize tool utilization.Assist with machine shop activities as needed.Perform additional duties as assigned to support continuous improvement initiatives within tooling and maintenance processes.This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.III. Qualifications & Requirements:Per requirements in our ITAR-regulated government contract, this position is restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) due to the need to access controlled technology. Noble will not apply or manage the required export license.High school diploma or GED or related field preferred.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team environment.Manufacturing/industrial setting.Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.Must adhere to all safety protocols and PPE requirements.Must successfully pass pre-employment requirements.Must sign and comply with a confidentiality agreement.