Tooling Assistant

International Paper; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) or retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

International Paper seeks a Tooling Assistant to support daily operations by delivering print plates and dies to machines, maintaining accurate tooling records, and ensuring safe, efficient workflow in a factory setting.

The role requires basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. Training in SQF, HACCP and GMP is appreciated; willingness to learn is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of Imperial and Metric measurements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Energetic and dependable.
• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be willing to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver print plates and cutting dies to machines without downtime.
• Print a tooling report each shift with upcoming orders and required tooling.
• Safely pull/handle print plates and dies from racking and deliver to machine centers.
• Revise and drop dies to locations for pickups/repairs.
• Receive incoming print plates/dies; assist KIWI recording.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area and follow safety rules.
• Report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist coworkers as needed.
• Complete a monthly die purge.
• Support SQF, Quality, HACCP and GMP compliance.
• Overtime may be required to cover shifts.

Skills

Imperial and Metric measurements

Basic computer skills

Energetic & Dependable

Multitasking in fast-paced team

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn and grow

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

KIWI system

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Tooling Assistant plays a key role in the daily operations; it is essential that print plates and cutting dies are delivered to each machine without any machine downtime.
• Print a tooling report each shift to view the upcoming orders and the print plates and cutting dies needed for those orders.
• Safely pull and handle print plates and cutting dies from the racking system and deliver to the appropriate machine centers.
• Revise and drop dies to the appropriate location for die pickups and repairs.
• Receive incoming print plates and cutting dies. Assist the Tooling Coordinator in recording into the KIWI system.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the work area.
• Use required safety protective devices and equipment to prevent accidental injury.
• Report to your supervisor any safety hazards in your work area.
• Follow company policy, rules and regulations on safety and workplace.
• Assist the other co‑workers whenever the need arises.
• Complete a monthly die purge.
• Ensure and support that SQF, Quality, HACCP and GMP are always followed.
• Overtime may be required to cover shifts and manufacturing needs.

These responsibilities and duties are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be added or deleted as necessary.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of Imperial and Metric measurements
• Basic computer skills
• Energetic & Dependable
• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail
• Must be a team player
• Must be willing to learn and grow

Work Environment

• Primarily works in a factory and/or warehouse setting
• Lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Standing, stooping (kneeling), walking, and lifting on a daily basis

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].