Tooling Setup Technician — Precision Assembly & Troubleshooting

Hatch Staffing Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Staff seeks a dedicated assembler for our Milwaukee facility to mount tooling components, adjust machines, and ensure quality parts per specifications. You will troubleshoot issues, maintain tooling, document processes, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires reading measurements to 1/32", using hand tools, and clear communication with team members. Expect a hands-on environment in thermoforming and related production areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and measuring devices for assembly and disassembly of tooling and setup of production machines.
• Troubleshoot and correct machine problems, recognizing and addressing forming and die trimming deficiencies.
• Read rulers accurately down to fractions of 1/32" and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and write standard documentation.
• Effective communication with other employees and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and mount tooling components such as molds, cooling bases, pressure boxes, plugs, receivers and dies with minimal supervision.
• Set up and maintain optimal machine performance and cycle rates by adjusting mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical settings per procedures.
• Maintain quality finished parts according to customer specifications and tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machine tooling issues and make adjustments to maintain quality parts.
• Disassemble, clean, and return tooling to storage, identifying items for repair or maintenance.
• Enter accurate handwritten information in job folders and time cards.
• Follow safety and food safety policies and maintain clean work areas.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient production workflows.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Reading rulers

Documentation

Safety procedures

Communication

Job description

Hatch Staff seeks a dedicated assembler for our Milwaukee facility to mount tooling components, adjust machines, and ensure quality parts per specifications. You will troubleshoot issues, maintain tooling, document processes, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires reading measurements to 1/32", using hand tools, and clear communication with team members. Expect a hands-on environment in thermoforming and related production areas.