Tooling Technician

Job Title: Tooling Maintenance Technician
Location: Akron, OH

Industry: automotive manufacturing; injection molding
Status: full time; direct hire; hourly, non-exempt
Shift: 3rd (11pm - 7am, Sunday - Thursday)

Overtime as needed

Pay: $28/hr - $36/hr + $1.00/hr shift differential

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all tooling and related equipment.
• Design, maintain, and repair fixtures, jigs, and tooling components as required.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and machining work as necessary.
• Enter and update maintenance and work order requests in the system as required; maintain accurate shift logs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and technical drawings.
• Plan, coordinate, and follow through on all mold repair activities.
• Maintain molds, secondary equipment, and preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable quality and environmental standards, including ISO 14001 and IATF 16949.
• Support cost control initiatives, asset management, and departmental budget objectives.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Provide support to the Tooling Supervisor and Tooling Manager as needed.
• Ensure personal work performance meets quality standards and contributes positively to environmental compliance, workplace safety, and data security.
• Support and promote the company's quality management system through continuous learning, training, and adherence to established procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) through training, work experience, or a combination of both.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mold maintenance, tooling, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with plastic injection molds, including mold teardown, repair, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Experience operating manual machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time
**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.