Tooling Coordinator

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt is seeking a Tooling Coordinator for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri 11:00 PM–7:00 AM) with occasional Saturdays and overtime. Responsibilities include maintaining tooling for production machinery, inspecting dies and plates, staging tools, and coordinating repairs to keep operations efficient and compliant with safety standards.

The role requires inspecting and organizing tooling, logging inventories, and collaborating with supervisors, machine operators, and other team members to ensure tooling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior tooling or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize tooling for production machinery, inspecting, staging, and storing dies and print plates.
• Ensure tools are available for scheduled jobs and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Inspect dies/plates for wear and document repairs or replacements.
• Log tooling numbers and maintain die spreadsheets for inventory.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators to ensure tooling readiness; assist with lifting heavier tools as needed.

Skills

Tooling experience

Inventory management

Reading instructions

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Title:Tooling Coordinator- 3rd Shift

Schedule:Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Occasionally Saturdays and Overtime

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Tooling Coordinator you will play a crucial role in maintaining and organizing tooling for production machinery. Your responsibilities will include inspecting, staging, and storing cutting dies and print plates, ensuring all necessary tools are available for scheduled jobs, and coordinating tooling repairs or replacements. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with quality standards.

Key Duties and Success Factors

• Ensure all tooling and equipment are properly handled, stored, and maintained to prevent workplace hazards. Follow all safety protocols when lifting or moving heavy dies and plates.
• Inspect all dies and plates for damage or wear, ensuring only quality tooling is used in production. Document and report any repairs or replacements needed.
• Conduct scheduled walkthroughs to verify tooling availability at machines, remove unused tools, and organize storage locations. Assign and log tooling numbers for easy tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling assignments and updates. Assist with scanning and documenting print cards and CADs in the system when applicable.
• Notify supervisors and relevant departments about tooling repairs or modifications, ensuring smooth production operations. Maintain die spreadsheets and track inventory.
• Collaborate with supervisors, machine operators, and other team members to ensure tooling readiness. Assist in lifting and moving heavier tools as needed.

• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience in tooling or manufacturing preferred.

• Minimum 6 months’ experience as a Press and Finishing Department
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in the Die Cutter or Flexo Operator

• Ability to lift and move heavy dies and plates (up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs occasionally). Forklift certification may be required.
• Strong attention to detail in inspecting and handling tooling.
• Ability to track and document inventory tooling accurately.
• Must be able to read and follow written instructions, use measuring tools, and apply basic math for measurements and calculations.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting. Must have good vision, including depth perception and color recognition.
• May require a Lift Truck Operator License.

Work Environment:Exposure to moving machinery, loud noise, airborne particles, and varying temperatures. May require working at heights or in humid conditions.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.