Tooling Associate

Paumac Tube Fabrication; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paumac Tube Fabrication is seeking a tooling associate responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining tooling, gauges, and fixtures used on the production floor. You will monitor tooling efficiency, perform repairs, and work closely with machine operators to drive improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with CNC tooling, tool/die/mold repair and setup, and the ability to read blueprints to translate specifications into working tooling.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CNC tooling and fixture setup for production runs.
• Experience with tool, die and mold repair and rebuilding.
• Experience setting up tooling and dies for production lines.
• Ability to read blueprints and translate specs into tooling designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and implement tooling, gauges, and fixtures for production.
• Monitor tools for efficiency and perform repairs or improvements as needed.
• Service and repair tooling, including cleaning, lubrication, and rebuilding.
• Coordinate with purchasing for quotes and material availability.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and complete paperwork accurately.

Skills

CNC Tooling

Tool/Die/Mold Repair

Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Summary/Objective:The tooling associate position designs, plans, constructs, and alter production machines, equipment, physical structures and infrastructure within the facility and groundsEssential Functions:Design, fabricate and implement tooling, gages, machine fixtures used in productionMonitor the tools used to ensure efficiency and identify necessary repairs or improvementsService and repair tooling (strip down, clean, lubricate and rebuild)Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine toolsMaintain, adjust, improve, and develop new tooling, gages, and machine fixturesPurchasing and quotation responsibilities, as well as hands on tasks in the shop troubleshooting and working directly with machine setup and operators to gain feedback on tooling and ideas for improvementEnsure operations meet standards and continuous improvement effortsUndertake continuous training and developmentAccurately complete all required paperwork in a timely mannerCommunicate with other departments as necessaryKeep work areas clean and organizedAdhere to all company rules and policiesPerforms other related duties as assigned by supervisor| || |You should be proficient in:CNC ToolingTool/Die/Mold Repair SkillsTool/Die/Mold Setup ExperienceBlueprint Reading