Tooling Maintenance Technician: Keep Extrusion Lines Up

Tangent-Technologies,-LL; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangent-Technologies,-LL is seeking a Tooling Technician to support extrusion production by preparing, maintaining, repairing, and staging tooling. You will ensure tooling is clean, labeled, and ready for changeovers, working with Production and Maintenance to minimize downtime and address basic mechanical and electrical issues.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of CMMS and forklift operation is essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret part numbers, work orders, setup information, and tooling drawings.
• Ability to use measurement tools such as tape measure, calipers, micrometer.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience using hand tools and basic machine tools.
• Basic machining ability for drilling, tapping, deburring, grinding, cutting, and fitting.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and understanding of electrical safety; multimeter checks.
• Strong organizational and inventory-control skills with labeled storage and status tracking.
• Good communication, judgment, and teamwork; ability to work independently.
• Proficient CMMS software and computer skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and stage tooling for scheduled production runs and changeovers to maximize machine uptime.
• Maintain clean, labeled storage locations for tooling and return items promptly.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble tooling for production, repair, or storage.
• Perform light tooling maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.
• Perform basic machining and fabrication tasks for tooling repairs or modifications.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on tooling and auxiliary equipment.
• Create maintenance requests and stage tooling for repair when needed.
• Track tooling conditions, location, and repair status; communicate shortages or repair needs.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S in work areas.
• Safely operate a forklift to move tooling and materials.
• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and PPE.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Measurement tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Inventory control

Communication

CMMS software

Forklift operation

Bilingual EN/ES

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Tape measure

Radius gauge

Multimeter

Job description

Tangent-Technologies,-LL is seeking a Tooling Technician to support extrusion production by preparing, maintaining, repairing, and staging tooling. You will ensure tooling is clean, labeled, and ready for changeovers, working with Production and Maintenance to minimize downtime and address basic mechanical and electrical issues.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of CMMS and forklift operation is essential.