Tooling Supervisor

Amtex Enterprises Inc; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus plan

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

Paid holidays

Flexible work

Development opportunities

Job summary

Amtex Enterprises Inc. in Corona, CA seeks a Tooling Supervisor for an on-site role. You will supervise 4+ technicians and ensure tooling for extrusion production is ready to meet production needs.

Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance, guiding the team, assembling tooling components, troubleshooting and repairing tooling, procuring spare parts, and collaborating with operations and engineering on process improvements. A strong tooling and leadership background is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 5+ years in tooling, machining, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints and shop drawings for others.
• Experience training other team members.
• Experience making decisions and leading others in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity.
• Experience communicating with others with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, monitor, and perform tool cleaning and preventive maintenance for extrusion tooling and associated equipment.
• Manage work assignments for all team members and provide guidance on standard work and best practices.
• Ensure proper assembly of tooling components and pre-assemblies to support SMED.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve tooling to meet production needs and customer expectations.
• Identify, procure, and maintain critical spare parts inventory to avoid production disruption.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to develop/improve tooling-related processes.
• Support continuous improvement, kaizen, and other engineering-led activities.
• Ensure timely tooling delivery to meet production schedules.
• Train tooling technicians to improve their skills.
• Supervise attendance and teamwork to ensure adequate coverage.

Skills

Team leadership

Tooling

Blueprint reading

Training others

Continuous improvement

Decision making

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

SMED knowledge

Maintenance planning

Job description

Job Title : Tooling Supervisor

Salary Range: $108K – $132K with a 6% bonus.

Location: Corona, CA

The role is 100% on-site and the client prefers candidates from California.

Shape the Future with Us. We’re transforming the Medical Device Industry through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

As a Tooling Supervisor you’ll drive excellence in our tooling function. You will supervise 4 or more technicians and establish ensure tooling for extrusion production can be effectively executed. In this role, you will:

Responsibilities

• Schedule, monitor, and perform tool cleaning and inspection activities and preventative maintenance required work for all extrusion tooling and associated equipment.
• Manage work assignments for all team members and provide guidance on standard work and best practices to accomplish assigned workload.
• Ensure proper assembly of tooling components and pre-assemblies (to support SMED).
• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve tooling to meet production needs and customer expectations of cost, quality, and delivery of new and existing products.
• Identify, procure, and maintain critical spare parts inventory to ensure no disruptions to Production are experienced.
• Work closely with operations and engineering to develop/improve processes that better help meet production tooling needs.
• Support continuous improvement, scrap reduction, new product development and other engineering-led activities. Participate in kaizen events as requested.
• Support flawless tooling delivery activities to ensure Production is not delayed in meeting their production schedules.
• Train tooling technicians to improve their skill level in performance of their assigned job responsibilities.
• Supervise assigned team members for attendance and teamwork to ensure adequate coverage is provided.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Associate’s Degree in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience. Candidates without a degree must demonstrate 5 years of progressive experience in tooling, machining, or manufacturing environments, including hands‑on technical competency.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints and shop drawings for others.
• Experience training other team members
• Experience making decisions and leading others in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity.
• Experience communicating with others with a focus on continuous improvement combined with “can do” attitude.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Experience Supervising in a Tool Room or Maintenance Environment
• 4 year Bachelors Degree in a STEM field
• Medical device manufacturing experience.

Your Work Environment

We’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
• The employee will occasionally be subject to, working in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions, but rarely (if ever) be exposed to extreme cold or heat (non-weather) or wet/humid (non weather) conditions, travel on company business. The noise level is considered loud (normal shop conditions).
• The employee will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as: safety glasses in the designated areas, hairnet/beard net and jumpsuit when on the production floor, gloves when handling hot objects or solvents, earplugs when required and steel-toed shoes (preferred)

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement