Tooling Technician

Cleveland-Cliffs; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Tooling Technician in Bowling Green, KY, to ensure tooling meets process expectations in a fast-paced stamping facility. The ideal candidate will have strong manual dexterity, be detail-oriented, and able to work across 3 shifts with OT as needed.

You will compute dimensions, set up tools, assemble and test tooling, and coordinate with suppliers to meet tool specs. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related work experience.
• Trade certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time/ lift 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Able to work 3-shift model: Midnights, Days, Afternoons, and required OT.

Responsibilities

• Compute dimensions and tolerances to set up machine tools.
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining.
• Assemble/disassemble parts to test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation.
• Directly work with suppliers to print, design, or build situations to ensure tool expectations are met.
• Analyze manufacturing repairs and adjustments to formulate solutions in standardized situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Reading/writing instructions

Education

Trade certification

Job description

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cannon Automotive Solutions, a division Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, has an immediate opportunity for a Tooling Technician in our Bowling Green, Kentucky Stamping Facility. The Tooling Technician is responsible for ensuring tooling meets process expectations. The ideal candidate will have good manual dexterity, be detail-oriented and self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with career advancement opportunities.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Compute dimensions and tolerances to set up machine tools
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• Assemble/disassemble parts to test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
• Directly work with suppliers to print, design, or build situations to ensure tool expectations are met
• Analyze manufacturing repairs and adjustments to formulate solutions in standardized situations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of related work experience
• Trade certification
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate oral and written instructions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time/ lift 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Able to work 3-shift model: Midnights, Days, Afternoons, and required OT

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience working in a manufacturing environment

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail], let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.