Tooling Technician I

Brentwood Industries, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Competitive wage and full benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Brentwood Industries, Inc. in Reading, PA, seeks a Toolroom Technician to fabricate and assemble tooling for thermoforming and production equipment. You will read blueprints, use precision measuring devices, and work with engineering to meet specifications.

Requirements include a high school diploma and machine shop experience. The role offers a full-time, on-site schedule with a competitive wage and benefits package, including a 401K match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two years machine shop experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble tooling for thermoforming and production equipment.
• Perform manual machining to aid in building sample and production tooling.
• Assemble prototype and production tooling and maintain tooling quality.
• Study drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances and setup requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Tape measure

Hole gauges

Depth gauges

Job description

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Tooling IDL Active - Regular full-time Reading, PA, US

The hours are 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

With general supervision, the Toolroom Technician will shop equipment to fabricate and build thermoform tooling that produces heavy gauge and thin gauge parts for several different markets that Brentwood provides for. The Toolroom Technician will also fabricate components for production equipment as needed to keep production operating. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Essential Job Functions:

• Focus on, and mastery of one or more areas of building tooling, for light/heavy gauge thermoforming, and tooling for punch press operations and progressive punch & dies.
• Performs required manual machining to aid in the building of sample and production tooling.
• Refers to senior team members and peers to secure process of make and build.
• Assembles prototype and production tooling.
• Polishes and vents all required vacuum holes according to the engineering specifications for prototype and production tooling.
• Performs routine maintenance on Tool Room equipment.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished tooling for work pieces, and determine sequence of operations, and setup requirements for successful completion to print and communicated requirements.
• Follows all work instructions, shop orders and forms. Reads blueprints and uses precision measuring devices in conjunction with Engineering to meet customer requirements.
• Assist production in modifying or repair tooling to help keep production running.
• Maintain the inventory and storage of all raw plastic materials. Works with Customer Satisfaction, Production Control, and the Tooling Supervisor regarding specific job requirements.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area. Ensures the correct storage systems for prototypes, sample dies, raw materials, plugs, pug assists, and other necessary accessories.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, two Years previous machine shop experience or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Basic ability to calculate figures utilizing drawings dimensions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read measuring equipment including but not limited to; calipers, micrometers, height gauges, tape measure, hole gauges, depth gauges, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Employees are required to lift/carry up to 35 lbs. and to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
• Work environment is subject to seasonal change from ambient conditions to hot/cold and/or wet/humid conditions.

*More detail can be found on the Work Task Analysis (WTA) document. Document available upon request.

Brentwood offers professional growth potential, a pleasant work environment, and an excellent wage and benefits package including 401K w/employer match. Brentwood Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

At Brentwood, we have a passion for both our products and our people. Our goal as an employer is to help you excel as an individual and as part of a team by providing you with satisfying, motivating, and stimulating work experience. The varied nature of the environment at Brentwood allows you to work alongside industry professionals on a wide range of projects, contributing your knowledge and strengths to develop innovative, market-driven solutions.

Please note: We are not working with external recruiters at this time and are not accepting unsolicited resumes.