Tooling Coordinator - 1st Shift

Trans-Matic Mfg. Co; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Trans-Matic Mfg. Co. in Michigan seeks a proactive Tooling Coordinator to drive the master build schedule for internal tooling projects. You will bridge design, engineering and manufacturing, setting daily priorities for the tooling team and ensuring on-time delivery for key product launches.

The role requires shop-floor experience, CNC/machining knowledge, and strong communication to coordinate across engineering, production and procurement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop environment.
• Functional understanding of CNC Machining and Machine Tool equipment; strong computing skills in scheduling and ERP.
• Ability to read tooling prints and engineering documents tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to resolve scheduling conflicts under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Master scheduling: Create, maintain, optimize the production schedule for all new internal tooling builds.
• Priority setting: Dynamic daily workflow control balancing design changes with long-term build goals.
• Capacity tracking: Monitor shop capacity, labor hours, and machine availability to prevent bottlenecks.
• Cross-functional liaison: Facilitate regular meetings with engineering, production and procurement to align on deadlines.
• Progress reporting: Track milestones and communicate risks or delays to leadership.

Skills

Machining shop experience

ERP software

Project management tools

Advanced Excel scheduling

Tools

ERP software

Project management tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Are you a skilled-trades professional with strong organizational and interpersonal skills that thrives on keeping complex projects moving? We are seeking a high-energy Tooling Coordinator to facilitate our internal tooling team. In this role, you will be the bridge between design, engineering, and manufacturing. You will be responsible for the master build schedule, set daily priorities for our talented internal build team, and ensure that new tooling is delivered on time to meet critical product launch dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Scheduling: Create, maintain, and optimize the production schedule for all new internal tooling builds.
• Priority Setting: Dynamic control of daily workflows to balance urgent design changes with long-term build goals.
• Capacity Tracking: Monitor internal shop capacity, labor hours, and machine availability to prevent bottlenecks.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Facilitate regular collaboration meetings with engineering, production, and procurement teams to align on deadlines.
• Progress Reporting: Track build milestones and proactively communicate risks or delays to leadership.

**For a full list of job responsibilities, see the full job description available upon request.**

Qualifications

• Experience: Experience in a machine shop environment. Experience with project coordination or scheduling preferred.
• Technical Savvy: Functional understanding of CNC Machining and Machine Tool equipment (mills, lathes, EDM). Strong computing skills and familiarity with manufacturing ERP software, project management tools, or advanced Excel scheduling.
• Blueprints: Ability to read tooling prints and basic engineering document tracking.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to resolve scheduling conflicts under tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunity to work with an elite, highly skilled internal build team.