Tooling Technician

swipejobs LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

Fast placement & growth potential

Job summary

swipejobs LLC is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our Mount Laurel, NJ facility. The role offers weekly pay and a temp-to-hire opportunity with both full-time and part-time options.

You will support production by maintaining molds and tooling, performing changeovers, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of tooling or manufacturing experience, reads blueprints, and can operate micrometers and calipers.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ year of tooling, molding, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read: Blueprints and instructions.
• Micrometers, calipers, and measurement tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Valid forklift license required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, inspect, and store molds and tooling.
• Perform mold changeovers and configuration adjustments per production schedule.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues with processing and production teams.
• Repair and modify molds, jigs, fixtures, and equipment.
• Operate shop equipment such as: Surface Grinder, Bridgeport Mill, Lathe, Sandblast cabinet.
• Communicate with tooling vendors (local & global).
• Maintain accurate tooling records, PMs, repairs, and inventory.
• Manage tooling supplies and spare components to minimize downtime.
• Help develop and document tooling changeover and assembly instructions.
• Train production staff on proper tooling care.
• Propose continuous improvement ideas (minimum 3 per year).
• Follow and promote all safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Measurement tools

Job description

Job Description

Weekly Pay
Full-Time/Part-Time
Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Position: Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate: $21.00 - $29.00/hr
Shifts Available: 1st shift
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re hiring immediately forTooling Technicianroles in a fast-paced warehouse environment. We’re seeking a hands‑on Tooling Technician to support production by ensuring molds and tooling are production‑ready, well‑maintained, and safely managed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, precision work, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities may include:

• Clean, maintain, inspect, and store molds and tooling
• Perform mold changeovers and configuration adjustments per production schedule
• Troubleshoot tooling issues with processing and production teams
• Repair and modify molds, jigs, fixtures, and equipment
• Operate shop equipment such as: Surface Grinder, Bridgeport Mill, Lathe, Sandblast cabinet
• Communicate with tooling vendors (local & global)
• Maintain accurate tooling records, PMs, repairs, and inventory
• Manage tooling supplies and spare components to minimize downtime
• Help develop and document tooling changeover and assembly instructions
• Train production staff on proper tooling care
• Propose continuous improvement ideas (minimum 3 per year)
• Follow and promote all safety standards
• More duties may be assigned upon hire.

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 1+ year of tooling, molding, or manufacturing experience
• Ability to read: Blueprints and instructions
• Micrometers, calipers, and measurement tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Valid forklift license required
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb regularly
• Lift: Up to 25 lbs regularly, Up to 50 lbs frequently, Up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Work around moving machinery in a loud manufacturing environment

Additional Information

• 1st shift, 7:55am - 4:05am
• Monday - Friday
• Due to regulatory requirements, candidates must be a: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Or Protected Individual (per 8 U.S.C. 1324b)
• Pre-employment background check required
• Pay based on experience, skills, and market alignment
• Resume & in-person interview process

Why You'll Love It Here

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Fast placement & growth potential

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Company Description

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