Tooling Maintenance Tech II - Hands-On Machining & Growth

Teel Plastics, Inc.; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Teel Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Tooling Maintenance Tech II to perform cleaning, assembly, inspection, and repair of tooling. The role supports production trials, maintaining the Tool Crib, and ensuring tooling readiness for Engineering and Production.

The position requires 1+ years at Level 1 or 5+ years overall in extrusion tooling environments, with machining or fabrication experience preferred and the ability to read drawings. Working 7am-7pm on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1+ years as Level 1 and/or 5+ years of experience with Plastic Extrusion Tool Crib or Tool Room.
• Training and experience in Machining or Fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret prints/drawings.
• Experience in machining or shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disassembles/assembles, inspects tooling.
• Picks Orders for upcoming Production Jobs
• Returns clean and inspected tooling to correct locations.
• Check and inspect heaterbands and thermocouples
• Communicates tooling issues and timing of availability to Production and NPPD
• Clean and maintain Tool Crib Equipment
• Consults with Tooling Maintenance Tech III or Process Engineer when tooling needs repair or replacement.
• Conducts minor Tooling/Component repairs as needed (Surface Grinder and Lathe)
• Read and interpret drawings for assembly and repair
• Additional project as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Read drawings

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Surface Grinder

Lathe

Job description

Teel Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Tooling Maintenance Tech II to perform cleaning, assembly, inspection, and repair of tooling. The role supports production trials, maintaining the Tool Crib, and ensuring tooling readiness for Engineering and Production.

The position requires 1+ years at Level 1 or 5+ years overall in extrusion tooling environments, with machining or fabrication experience preferred and the ability to read drawings. Working 7am-7pm on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.