Tooling Technician - Day Shift

Norwood Medical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Medical, located in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Tooling Technician to support manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, and managing tooling used in CNC machining processes, while ensuring all tools meet quality standards and production specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and experience with various tooling. This role requires a commitment to safety and excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with tool holders, inserts, drills, end mills, and taps.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.
• Strong hand dexterity and ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble tooling according to setup and production requirements.
• Inspect tooling for wear and damage.
• Monitor tool usage and track inventory levels.
• Support machine changeovers and new product launches.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Measuring equipment

Job description

Brief Description

The Tooling Technician supports manufacturing operations by preparing, maintaining, and managing tooling used in CNC machining processes. The role is responsible for assembling and presetting tools to precise specifications, inspecting and repairing tooling to ensure quality and performance, and maintaining accurate inventory levels through purchasing and vendor coordination. Additionally, the position provides critical production support by issuing tools, assisting with machine changeovers, and helping optimize tool usage to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Position Responsibilities

Tool Preparation & Assembly

• Assemble tooling according to setup and production requirements; preset, measure, and verify tool assemblies (length, diameters) using presetting equipment.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy in the manufacturing process.

Tool Maintenance & Repair

• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, and usability; remove worn or damaged tools from service.
• Coordinat4e tool regrinding, repair, and refurbishment activities.

Tool Inventory Management

• Monitor tool usage and track inventory levels; maintain inventory of cutting tools, tool holders, inserts, and related tooling to prevent shortages.
• Partner with vendors to obtain quotes and manage lead times/delivery schedules; place purchase requisitions for tooling inserts, consumables, and supplies, and expedite order as needed.
• Receive, inspect, and stock incoming tooling shipments.

Production Support

• Issue and receive tooling to and from CNC machining cells and respond promptly to tooling requests from production personnel.
• Support machine changeovers and new product launches.
• Assist in monitoring tool usage to help identify cost reduction opportunities.

Safety & Quality

• Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements and maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool crib environment.
• Ensure tooling meets quality and production specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Familiarity with tool holders, inserts, drills, end mills, taps, and measuring equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.
• Work as a team player and communicate work related issues as needed.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk between departments and buildings across campus locations.
• Hand dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Summary

Located in Dayton, Ohio, Norwood Medical is a contract medical device manufacturer supporting customers in robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic, and minimally invasive surgery markets. Our success comes from our commitment to quality and our use of leading‑edge technologies to produce precision‑machined components, assemblies, and value‑added processes. We focus exclusively on medical device manufacturing, and we’re excited to continue growing our team.