Tooling Technician - Night shift

Reyes Automotive Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group is seeking a Tooling Technician for their night shift, responsible for maintaining and repairing injection molds. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with at least 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience. Join a team focused on quality and safety, with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing quality systems preferred.
• Knowledge in TIG Welding and CNC machining techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on injection molds and machine setup.
• Operate milling, drilling, and grinding machines.
• Document all maintenance activities in a CMMS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Welding equipment (TIG, MIG)

Precision measurement tools

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Description

Job Title: Tooling Technician

Department: Tooling

Reports To: Tooling Supervisor

Status: Onsite Non-exempt

Direct Reports: None

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00pm to 6:30am

Job Summary

Responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on injection molds using various hand and manual milling equipment and techniques. Ensuring adherence to specification and quality standards

for work performed. Coordinate with other departments to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions and implement necessary repairs to minimize downtime. Expected to maintain a safe working environment and follow all procedures and safety protocols. All work must be properly documented in maintenance / asset data base.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and operation of various machine tools in order to accomplish production machinery functions.
• Use milling, drilling, grinding, and other machines.
• Ability to decipher sketches, blueprints, and engineering details.
• Provide assistance in establishing set up and layout methods, order of operations, and application of required parts and materials.
• Run electronic equipment and systems to perform work.
• Plans, devises, and fabricates various tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures to within precise specifications.
• May also modify or repair existing tools and dies.
• Performs tool making procedures requiring fitting and assembling parts, and making adjustments to meet requirements.
• Perform welding of metal objects using a variety of welding equipment including oxygen and acetylene, MIG and TIG welders.
• Plan and produce metal forms or objects, or reconstructs damaged equipment of various metals and alloys including aluminum.
• Work involves accomplishing welding that fuses different metals and withstands great strength demands while avoiding distortion.
• Regulate equipment as necessary for the work performed.
• Advise supervisor of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the company, product assurance, facilities, and employee safety or customer satisfaction results
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED or related field.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with manufacturing quality systems, ISO 9001 and/or IATF16949 preferred
• 4 or more years of experience in an Industrial machinery.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Computer Skills

• Basic excel and word programs. Will be required to complete work orders in within a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
  
  

Mathematical Abilities

• Intermediate-advanced math skills.
  
  

Analytical Or Reasoning Abilities

• Strong analytical, planning skills and critical thinking ability required with orientation for continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand and follow written technical procedures/instructions
  
  

Communication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Highly effective, articulate communication skills (verbal & written) with strong interpersonal effectiveness and the ability to work with all levels in the organization and across cultures
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred
  
  

Other Skills (Technical, Or Other Special Knowledge And Abilities)

• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks.
• Takes initiative, approaches others in a positive and constructive manner, and works well independently to achieve results
• Measurements, knowledge of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators.
• Precision and attention to detail to produce accurate high quality machined components.
• Lathe: Understand technical aspects of operating a lathe. This includes knowledge of proper machine set up, tool selection, speed and feed controls. Ability to cut external and internal threads.
• Milling Machine: knowledge in spindle speeds, end mills, face mills, drills, table controls. Must understand how to center work on the table using vises, clamps or fixtures. Must be able to perform facing, contouring, slotting and thread milling.
• Surface Grinder: Understanding the operation of the grinding wheels, work surface and holding devices such a magnetic checks and vises. Must know how to properly select grinding wheels based on type of material being worked on, size and grit of wheels and what type of finished surface you are needing to achieve. Must understand the impact of wheel speed, table feed rate and depth of cut.
• Tig Welding: Need to have a solid background in TIG welding principles including metallurgy, heat control and various welding techniques. Must know how to properly weld steel and aluminum. Must know how to identify and address issues with arc instability, tungsten contamination, gas flow and insufficient penetration.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• 90% of the time will be spent in the tooling shop and 10% of the time on the production floor completing work related to the position
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds individually and team lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures without endangering the health or safety of self or others. Must wear all personal protective equipment where required.
  
  

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

• Paid Basic life insurance
• Paid Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid 2 shutdown work weeks (summer and winter)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching (discretionary)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Referral program
  
  

Internal Applicants Must

Be outside of their 90-day probationary period and have 6 months in their current role

Have no active Step 2 or higher on file (attendance or otherwise)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automotive

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