Tooling Coordinator

Pratt Industries; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays from day one

401(k) with match at 3 months

Tuition reimbursement at one year

Excellent benefits package including H

Paid parental leave at one year

Wellness reimbursement up to $1,200 to

Safety and PPE reimbursements

Job summary

Pratt Industries – Rock Hill is seeking a Tooling Coordinator to maintain and organize tooling for production machinery at our Rock Hill, SC site. You will inspect, stage, and store cutting dies and print plates, ensuring tools are available for scheduled jobs while coordinating repairs or replacements.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement as you track tooling readiness and assist machine operators in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months’ experience in Press and Finishing Department preferred.
• 6 months’ experience in Die Cutter or Flexo Operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize tooling and dies for production.
• Inspect, stage, and store cutting dies and print plates.
• Coordinate tooling repairs or replacements and ensure tooling readiness for jobs.
• Assist in training fellow team members and support operators.

Skills

Reading instructions

Measuring tools

Basic math

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Location: Rock Hill, SC

As a Tooling Coordinator at Pratt Industries – Rock Hill, 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.

Give and Get

What You’ll Get

• Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
• Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months
• Tuition reimbursement at one year
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSA
• Paid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
• Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSA
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
• Safety and PPE Reimbursements

What You’ll Give

• A Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness
• Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers
• Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively

Key Duties and Success Factors

• Safety & Compliance: 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.
• Quality Assurance: 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.
• Operational Efficiency: Conduct scheduled walkthroughs to verify tooling availability at machines, remove unused tools, and organize storage locations. Assign and log tooling numbers for easy tracking.
• Training & Development: Maintain accurate records of tooling assignments and updates. Assist with scanning and documenting print cards and CADs in the system when applicable.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Notify supervisors and relevant departments about tooling repairs or modifications, ensuring smooth production operations. Maintain die spreadsheets and track inventory.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: 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.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience in tooling or manufacturing preferred.
• 6 Months’ experience as a Press and Finishing Department
• 6 Months’ experience in the Die Cutter or Flexo Operator
• Material Handling: Ability to lift and move heavy dies and plates (up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs occasionally). Forklift certification may be required.
• Quality Control: Strong attention to detail in inspecting and handling tooling.
• Production Monitoring: Ability to track and document inventory tooling accurately.
• Skills: Must be able to read and follow written instructions, use measuring tools, and apply basic math for measurements and calculations.
• Physical Requirements: Regular standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting. Must have good vision, including depth perception and color recognition.
• Certifications: 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.