Tool Room Maintenance Technician

S&G Family of Brands; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

S&G Family of Brands is seeking a Tool Room Maintenance Technician in Nicholasville, KY. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and organizing tools used in production, ensuring efficient manufacturing and minimizing downtime.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years experience in tool room or industrial maintenance, along with a high school diploma or GED. Technical certification is a plus. Join our team to help maintain operational readiness of tooling assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or vocational training is a plus.
• 2–5 years of experience in a tool room, machining, or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience with CNC equipment, manual machining, or tool and die repair is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and organize all tools, dies, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on tooling.
• Diagnose and repair tooling issues to minimize production delays.
• Organize and track tools to ensure availability for production.

Skills

Proficiency with hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint interpretation

Metalworking processes

Problem-solving skills

Organization skills

Time-management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

CNC equipment

Manual machining tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Tool Room Maintenance Technician

Location: Nicholasville, KY • Full-time

Description

The Tool Room Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and organizing all tools, dies, fixtures, and related equipment used in production. This role ensures tooling is in a safe, reliable working condition, supports manufacturing efficiency, and minimizes downtime through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. The technician works closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure operational readiness of all tooling assets.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or vocational training is a plus.
• 2–5 years of experience in a tool room, machining, or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience with CNC equipment, manual machining, or tool and die repair is a strong plus.

Requirements

Tool & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Diagnose and repair tooling issues to minimize production delays.
• Sharpen, weld, grind, and adjust tools and components as required.
• Inspect tooling for wear, defects, or performance issues and recommend replacements or improvements.

Tool Room Operations

• Organize, store, and track tools and equipment to ensure availability for production teams.
• Maintain accurate records of tool inventory, maintenance activities, and spare parts.
• Ensure the tool room is clean, safe, and compliant with all internal procedures and safety standards.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with hand tools, measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges), and machine shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of metalworking processes such as grinding, milling, and welding.
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and tool room environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and metalworking operations.
• May require overtime or on‑call support depending on production needs.