Tooling & Diagnostics Operator (Manufacturing)

VT Industries, Inc.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Industries, Inc. is hiring for an on-site production role. You will participate in daily production meetings, assist operators, and manage tooling changes and clean-up tasks in the tooling room.

Qualifications include High School or better, proficient English and metric measurements, and strong mechanical skills. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with attention to safety policies and attendance guidelines. Join a team-focused environment with opportunities for hands-on growth.

Qualifications

• Understand both English and metric lineal measurements.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• May need to handle hazardous material and take appropriate training to do so.

Responsibilities

• Review outgoing DO’s hand-off and handle email correspondence.
• Communicate with Heian Operators and KVAL regarding tool changes/startup issues.
• Generate Hardware pile reports, identify doors to be processed and deliver to DET Outfeed.
• Assist all Heian area operators when necessary.
• Conduct tooling changes/adjustments on all Heian machines.
• Clean tool holder in tooling room.
• Setup bit in tooling room.
• Manage hour-by-hour “white boards” with operators.
• Complete various paperwork, charts, and spreadsheets.
• Assist operators with troubleshooting.
• Complete shut-down activities.
• All other tasks assigned by Department Manager or Department Lead.

Skills

Mechanical skills

English and metric measurements

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School or better

Job description

VT Industries, Inc. is hiring for an on-site production role. You will participate in daily production meetings, assist operators, and manage tooling changes and clean-up tasks in the tooling room.

Qualifications include High School or better, proficient English and metric measurements, and strong mechanical skills. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with attention to safety policies and attendance guidelines. Join a team-focused environment with opportunities for hands-on growth.