Tooling Technician (3rd Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp.; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Eastlake, OH is seeking a Die Setter to support the wax injection department.

This night shift position (10pm-6am) focuses on maintaining tooling readiness, performing die setups, and ensuring quality through rigorous inspection and continuous improvement practices. You will collaborate with engineering, scheduling and tooling teams to minimize downtime, perform die cleaning and minor repairs, and uphold safety and 6S standards in the wax injection area while

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-demand, technical environment.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the wax injection process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to production demands to minimize downtime.
• Assist setup technicians with die setups as needed.
• Read and interpret work instructions, including QEI’s and AVO’s.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Scheduling to keep production on track.
• Perform die cleaning and preparation for next production job.
• Identify and document tooling needing repair or review.
• Communicate tooling issues to the Tooling Supervisor/Lead/Manager.
• Assist in training machine operators on tooling maintenance and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with management directives and safety priorities.
• Inspect outgoing parts/patterns for QEI standard conformance.
• Monitor and enforce 6S standards in the wax injection area.
• Maintain tooling records using Gage Track with check-in/out history.
• Take apart, clean, inspect, and reassemble dies; perform minor repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical environment adaptability

Manufacturing experience

Wax injection process knowledge

Job description

Shift: 10pm - 6am

Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly and safely to production demands to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Assist setup technicians with die setups as needed.
• Read and interpret work instructions, including QEI’s, special lot requirements, and AVO’s.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Scheduling teams to keep production on track and ensure tooling functionality (slides, safety sensors, pin checks, etc.).
• Perform die cleaning and preparation when production stops (completed schedule, out of cores, job on stop, etc.) to ensure readiness for the next production job.
• Identify, tag, and document tooling requiring repair, maintenance, stop orders, or further review.
• Communicate tooling issues and repair needs to the Tooling Supervisor, Tooling Lead, and/or Tooling Manager.
• Assist in training machine operators on proper tooling maintenance, cleaning procedures, and required intervals at the press.
• Ensure compliance with management directives and operational priorities.
• Inspect outgoing parts/patterns to verify conformance with QEI standards.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols and 6S standards within the wax injection area.
• Maintain accurate tooling records using Gage Track, including check‑in/check‑out and history updates.
• Take apart, clean, inspect, and reassemble dies, performing minor troubleshooting and repairs needed.

Principal Area of Responsibility:

Support the injection department in maintaining optimal product quality and efficient operations. Collaborate closely with injection management, the tooling team, and engineering to minimize machine downtime, ensure tooling readiness, and keep production running on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the wax injection process is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high‑demand and technical environment.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials and injection tooling safely.
• Capable of standing and working on feet for extended periods of time.
• Basic understanding of injection press operations and technical functions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, team members, and both internal and foundry engineering teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.