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Tooling Technician
Dodge Center, MN
6 Months
2nd shift: Monday -Friday – 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM. Fridays are generally an 8 hour shift as business needs allow. Saturday hours may also be necessary based on business needs from 5PM – 10PM/11PM. $2/hour Shift differential
Job Description
The positions within Tooling technician are responsible for a wide variety of repair work on jigs, fixtures, build new tools to support Change notices & NPD launches fixtures using 2D drawings. The employee must be able to troubleshoot Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems. They assist in training new employees and must maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Sr. Welder willing to read GD&T on prints to build tools.
- Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment.
- A strong desire to accept tooling challenges and take them on to help the company succeed is a must.
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.
- Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
- Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basis.
- Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic, plumbing, and mechanical problems.
- Replace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components on jigs and fixtures.
- Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting. Operate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safely.
- Inspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operation.
- Operate jigs and fixtures shop equipment like CNC lathe, CNC Mill, standard drilling and saw machine.
- Transport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facility.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools.
- Report repair statuses to department supervisors.
- Communicate using handheld radios with other tool techs or assistance supervisor.
- Knowledge in metal fabrication, and/or technical equipment.
- Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts.
- Sweep and clean shop areas.
- Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record.
- Work overtime and support weekends during planned shutdowns to keep delivery projects on time as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Communicating to supervisor or engineers about missing parts.
- Inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform the best of their ability.
- Support SMS audits and perform jigs Preventive maintenance.
- Work closely with engineers and be open to changes driven by new strategies.
Basic Qualifications
- Certified Sr. Welder
- Forklift Certified
- At least 5 years of welding experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in running CNC Machines in jigs shop.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, keeping safety and quality at high standards.
- Perform all assigned tasks.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and co-workers.
- Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment.
- Hear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from handheld radios.
- Perform counting tasks.
- Read safety manuals, blueprints, and work orders.
- Understand and identify safety issues.
- Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery floors.
- Maintain balance when climbing onto a forklift truck, ladders, and steps.
- Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Tolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasks.
- Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching, and confined spaces while performing tasks.
- Have good hand-eye coordination.
- Use both hands for tool operation, carrying parts, and assisting with heavy lifting.
- Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.
- Remember task sequences and safety constraints.
- Act in a self-confident manner to facilitate task completion.
- Organize prints to keep track of parts received from fab and vendors during tool build.
- Utilize available time to organize and complete work within deadlines.