Tooling Coordinator

Pratt Industries; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 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

Medical, dental, short-term disability

HSA

Paid parental leave at one year

Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $

Employee Assistance Programs

Safety and PPE reimbursements

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Tooling Coordinator to manage and organize production tooling. You will inspect, stage, and store cutting dies and print plates, ensuring tools are available for scheduled jobs and coordinating repairs.

In a fast-paced environment you will promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement while maintaining die spreadsheets and inventory, and assisting machine operators as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; tooling/manufacturing experience preferred.
• 6 Months’ experience as a Press and Finishing Department or related role.
• 6 Months’ experience in the Die Cutter or Flexo Operator role.
• Ability to lift/move heavy dies and plates (up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs occasionally); forklift certification may be required.
• Must read/write instructions; use measuring tools; apply basic math for measurements.
• Regular standing, walking, lifting; good vision including depth perception and color recognition.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: handle, store, and maintain tooling; follow safety protocols.
• Quality Assurance: inspect dies/plates; report repairs or replacements needed.
• Operational Efficiency: verify tooling availability at machines; organize storage; log tooling numbers.
• Training & Development: maintain tooling assignments; assist with scanning CADs/print cards.
• Reporting & Maintenance: notify supervisors about tooling repairs/modifications; maintain die spreadsheets.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: collaborate with supervisors and operators; assist with lifting heavier tools.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Skills

Reading instructions

Measuring tools

Basic math for measurements

Quality control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

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.