Tooling Technician: Precision Tooling & Inventory Specialist

Stulz; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stulz in Denton, TX seeks a Tooling Coordinator who maintains the tool crib for laser cutting, punching, and press brake tooling, ensuring a supply of serviceable tooling for programs and operators. You will inspect tooling for wear, coordinate with Wilson Tool and Amada, track inventory, and support procurement with quotes and lead times.

Strong reading of blueprints and basic ERP/MRP literacy required. This role emphasizes 5S, safety, and continuous improvement to reduce changeover time and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical machining training preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in a tool crib, tool and die, or CNC tooling support role preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, tooling specifications, and vendor documentation; basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tool crib for laser cutting consumables, punch tooling, and press brake tooling with organized storage and inventory tracking.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, and dimensional accuracy; remove worn tooling and coordinate repair or replacement.
• Coordinate with outside tooling vendors (e.g., Wilson Tool, Amada) on quotes, lead times, and warranties.
• Stage and deliver correct tooling to laser, punch/laser, and press brake operators based on production schedule and programs; retrieve tooling after job completion.
• Support Sheet Metal Programmer in selecting tooling during program development and validating tooling data in CAM/nesting software's tooling library.
• Perform routine tooling maintenance and coordinate sharpening/regrinding services.
• Maintain accurate tooling inventory, usage, and cost records; recommend spare tooling purchases to avoid downtime.
• Support tooling qualification for newly installed Amada machines, including first-article setup and validation.
• Maintain a safe, organized tool crib and work area in 5S standards; follow lockout/tagout and material handling safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce tooling changeover time and tooling-related scrap or downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Inventory management

ERP/MRP data entry

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical machining training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Stulz in Denton, TX seeks a Tooling Coordinator who maintains the tool crib for laser cutting, punching, and press brake tooling, ensuring a supply of serviceable tooling for programs and operators. You will inspect tooling for wear, coordinate with Wilson Tool and Amada, track inventory, and support procurement with quotes and lead times.

Strong reading of blueprints and basic ERP/MRP literacy required. This role emphasizes 5S, safety, and continuous improvement to reduce changeover time and