Tool Room Technician

Torrey Holistics; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Rutherfordton, NC seeks a 2nd/3rd shift Tool Room Technician to maintain tooling, perform repairs, and support production readiness. You’ll read part prints, program basic 2-axis CNCs, and ensure GD&T compliance. Strong math skills, forklift/LOTO certification, and safety mindset are essential.

Responsibilities include cleaning, inspecting, and repairing dies and molds, organizing tooling, and documenting maintenance activities to uphold quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in a Tool Room, preferably within a die casting or similar manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer literacy.
• Forklift, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hoist, and crane certifications required.
• Strong mathematical skills applicable to machining and tool-making operations.
• Ability to read and interpret part prints, tooling drawings, and dimensional specifications.
• Proficiency in crane operation and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular onsite attendance as an essential function of the position.
• Support and participate in safety programs and activities.
• Follow daily preparation schedules and complete work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Prepare tooling for production setup and inspect tooling for wear or damage.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify tooling as needed to meet specifications.
• Program and operate 2-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Fabricate and install standard cores/punches as required.
• Produce and file maintenance documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Reading part prints

GD&T understanding

Mathematical skills in machining

Tool making/repair

2-axis CNC programming (milling/lathe)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Crane Operation

Forklift Certification

LOTO Certification

Hand Tools

Job description

**2nd & 3rd Shift****Responsibilities:**Maintain regular onsite attendance as an essential function of the position.Support and participate in all company safety programs, procedures, and activities.Follow daily preparation schedules and complete assigned work orders accurately and efficiently.Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.Properly clean, maintain, and protect tooling and associated components.Complete tooling repairs from start to finish with minimal supervision and verify repairs against part prints and specifications.Troubleshoot and resolve common tooling issues accurately and efficiently.Complete, organize, and file all required maintenance and repair documentation in a timely manner.Assemble and disassemble tooling accurately and efficiently.Polish molds to meet established production and quality standards.Locate and retrieve tooling scheduled for maintenance, repair, or preparation.Complete all tasks associated with the standard preparation of tooling for production runs.Replace cavity components as required while maintaining proper fit and alignment.Prepare tooling and associated components for production setup.Maintain and replace water and oil lines as needed.Inspect, maintain, and repair water hoses and related connections.Maintain and repair tooling components, including slides, ejector pins, die cutters, and hydraulic cylinders.Fabricate Julian Date Screws and Annual Date Wheels.Rework cores and cavities, including welding, machining, and polishing operations.Perform welding operations to repair, modify, and restore tooling.Perform basic machine setups and operations on surface grinders, press-out presses, band saws, lathes, and mills.Fabricate and install standard cores and punches according to specifications.Fabricate fixtures for machining, inspection, assembly, and other tooling applications as directed.Apply trigonometric calculations and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to tool-making activities.Program and operate 2-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes.Modify and improve tooling to reduce scrap, defects, and rework while supporting production efficiency.**Qualifications:**High School Diploma or GED equivalent.1–3 years of experience working in a Tool Room, preferably within a die casting or similar manufacturing environment.Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.Forklift, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hoist, and crane certifications.Strong mathematical skills applicable to machining and tool-making operations.Ability to read and interpret part prints, tooling drawings, and dimensional specifications.You should be proficient in:Crane OperationForklift CertifiedHand ToolPlastics Injection Molding, Die Casting,