Tooling Technician

Maxitrol Company; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxitrol Company is hiring a Tooling Technician to work in Southfield, MI. This role involves collaborating with engineers to develop and implement custom tooling for manufacturing processes. Candidates should have hands-on experience with CNC and manual machinery, along with strong problem-solving skills.

The Technician will perform preventive maintenance, repair equipment, and support other departments. Basic computer skills and a minimum of one year experience in a similar role are required. Occasional travel to production facilities in Michigan may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a similar role or in machine building.
• Proficiency with manual and CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of good manufacturing practices.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning.
• Repair defective machines and fabricate parts, fixtures, and tools.
• Inspect machines to determine root causes of breakdowns.
• Assemble clean and well-organized machines.
• Initiate purchase orders for necessary parts.
• Develop and track cost-reduction proposals.
• Provide technical support to other departments.

Skills

Manual and CNC machining

Mechanical fitting

Electrical safety

Good manufacturing practices

Basic computer skills

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Milling machine

Welder

Haas lathes and mills

Job description

Job Summary

The Tooling Technician will work with mechanical, process, and controls engineers to develop, assemble and implement custom equipment and tooling for the manufacturing process. The position requires hands‑on experience with manual and CNC machines, measuring equipment, and the ability to read and interpret drawings. Based in Southfield, MI with occasional travel to Michigan production facilities, the Technician reports to the Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning.
• Repair defective machines and fabricate parts, fixtures, and tools using lathe, drill press, milling machine and welder.
• Inspect machines to determine root causes of breakdowns.
• Assemble clean and well‑organized machines, including mechanical fitting, electrical panel layout, wiring, and pneumatic routing.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts, machines and services.
• Develop and track cost‑reduction proposals.
• Provide technical support to other departments.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a similar role or in machine building.
• Proficiency with manual and CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of good manufacturing practices, electrical safety and industrial maintenance processes.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• CNC skills and familiarity with Haas lathes and mills desirable.