Tool Room Technician

Ramco Specialties Inc.; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramco Specialties Inc. is seeking a Tool Room Technician to assemble, repair, and manage tooling for production equipment on the factory floor.

You will work with operators and engineering to improve tool performance, support production with adequate tooling, and troubleshoot tooling issues to maximize uptime. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of tool and die making or machining experience; a Journeyman’s certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of tool and die making or machining experience required.
• Journeyman certificate in Tool and Die or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and maintain tooling to support production.
• Provide on-floor tooling support and manage tooling inventory.
• Collaborate with operators and engineering to improve tool performance and OEE.
• Review and label incoming tools; ensure proper documentation and life tracking.
• Assist in developing work instructions and implementing tooling improvements.
• Promote Ramco Quality Policy and safe work practices.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Process improvement mindset

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Welding skills

Machining skills

Fastener experience

Print and specification reading

Education

Tool and Die Maker Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ObjectiveResponsible for assembling, building, and repairing tools for production equipment. The Tool Room Technician will be part of a team to work with operators and engineering to improve tool performance, support production with adequate tooling, and general troubleshooting.Essential FunctionsOperate a variety of tool room equipment, including but not limited to, lathes, CNC mills, grinders, presses and hand tools to spot grind and finish hardened toolsUtilize tool room equipment to repair, PM, or prepare tooling to get the machines back up and running with minimal impact on OEEProvide complete sets of tools for setupsReceive and inspect incoming tools from a P.O and make labelsProvide individual tools to operator stations for 1st and 2nd shiftReview and consume tools that have met life expectancyOperates equipment to re-profile tools that engineering, and operators require for improved output.Organize, manage, and maintain tool inventoryAssemble and certify dies for useProvide on floor tooling support and interface with Operators, Set-Up personnel and Supervision to resolve issues at the machines that directly impact OEEIncluding continuous improvement opportunities that will increase OEE by minimizing or eliminating tooling issues that would affect machine availability (uptime)Work with the Quality team on receiving inspection for purchased tooling to ensure that it meets the printParticipate in developing work instructions, resolving procedural issues, and suggesting and implementing improvements that impact the quality of products, the timeliness of delivery, or efficiency of operationsEnhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsResponsible for promoting and following through with Ramco Quality Policy and ensuring personal and departmental objectives are metOther various duties, as assigned, aligned with meeting company or departmental objectives.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentTool and Die Maker Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent5 years of similar experience in tool and die making or machining. Automotive industry and/or previous fastener experience desirablePreferred SkillsFastener experiencePrint and specification reading and interpretationStrong mechanical aptitudeProcess improvement mindsetProficient verbal communicationAttention to detailWelding skillsMachining skillsPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The person in this position frequently is required to walk and climb stairs. Also, it is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/ occasionally loud. While on the manufacturing floor, the Tool Room Technician will be required to wear eye and hearing protection. Safety-toed shoes are highly recommended around and on manufacturing equipment.