Tooling Maintenance Technician

Rubbercraft; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement savings and matching

Job summary

Rubbercraft in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Tool Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair production tooling to keep our elastomer components running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot tooling wear and defects, and maintain accurate records of inspections, measurements, and repairs, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tooling sketches, work instructions, material specifications, and dimensional requirements.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, bench work, polishing, fitting, and common tooling repair methods.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and indicators.
• Ability to identify abnormal tooling wear, damage, alignment issues, and conditions that may impact product quality or safe operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain dies, molds, fixtures, and tooling.
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling wear and issues.
• Perform routine repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate tooling records.
• Ensure timely return of serviceable tooling.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Dimensional measurement

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

Rubbercraft is seeking a Tool Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair production tooling to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting tooling issues, and ensuring dies, molds, fixtures, and related equipment remain production-ready. The Tool Maintenance Technician will work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality to support product quality, minimize downtime, and maintain accurate tooling records.

About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. We design and manufacture precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the world's most demanding environments. Our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, quality, and customer commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, lubricate, polish, and maintain production dies, molds, fixtures, and related tooling in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules and work instructions.
• Identify and troubleshoot tooling wear, damage, contamination, dimensional issues, and recurring performance concerns.
• Perform routine tooling repairs, adjustments, and fit checks, escalating complex issues to Engineering as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble tooling using approved procedures while protecting critical surfaces, dimensions, and identification markings.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and shop equipment to complete maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and dimensional measurements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize tooling needs, communicate repair status, and ensure timely return of serviceable tooling to production.
• Organize and maintain tooling storage areas, spare components, and maintenance supplies, reporting shortages or replacement needs.
• Transport tooling between production and designated storage areas as needed, following approved handling and safety procedures.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, housekeeping, environmental, and documentation control requirements.
• Participate in required safety, quality, and technical training, including lockout/tagout, calibration, and applicable compliance procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and maintenance operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tooling sketches, work instructions, material specifications, and dimensional requirements.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, bench work, polishing, fitting, and common tooling repair methods.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and indicators.
• Ability to identify abnormal tooling wear, damage, alignment issues, and conditions that may impact product quality or safe operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Ability to safely handle and transport tooling using approved lifting methods and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience in tool maintenance, die or mold maintenance, machining, industrial maintenance, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Technical training or certification in machining, tooling, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience maintaining molds, dies, or precision tooling in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems, tooling documentation, and manufacturing quality standards.

Training Requirements

On-the-job training will be provided on applicable procedures, work instructions, tooling standards, equipment, and documentation requirements.

Required initial and refresher training may include safety procedures, lockout/tagout, FOD prevention, calibration, documentation control, quality standards, and other applicable compliance requirements.

BENEFITS:

At Rubbercraft, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability coverage
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance plan
• retirement savings and matching
• other developmental opportunities

RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gende