Tooling Technician

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Position Summary

The Tooling Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and optimization of dies, trim tools, fixtures, and related tooling used in high pressure aluminum die casting operations. This position supports production by ensuring tooling performs safely, efficiently, and within quality standards while minimizing downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on die cast dies, trim dies, fixtures, and auxiliary tooling.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues including flash, porosity, soldering, mismatch, and dimensional concerns.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble dies and tooling components.
• Repair tooling using welding, polishing, grinding, machining, spotting, and fitting techniques.
• Coordinate die changes and support die setup activities with production and maintenance teams.
• Monitor tooling performance and recommend improvements to increase tool life and process efficiency.
• Maintain accurate tooling maintenance records and documentation.
• Assist with new tool tryouts, engineering changes, and process improvement initiatives.
• Verify cooling lines, vents, slides, ejector systems, and hydraulic components are functioning properly.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to tooling failures or scrap.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to support production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in high pressure aluminum die casting tooling maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of die cast tooling, trim tooling, and related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, tooling drawings, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with welding, CNC/manual machining, grinding, polishing, and fitting techniques preferred.
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems associated with die cast tooling.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with hot work tool steels and aluminum die cast processes.
• Familiarity with TPM and preventative maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Forklift and crane operation experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, and moving equipment.

Key Position Competencies:

• Communications– Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.

• Cognition– Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving.

• Personal Effectiveness– Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact.

• Interaction with Others– Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity

• Occupational– Advocating Causes, Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations, Facilitating Groups, Interviewing Others, Providing Consultation, and Presenting Information.

• Management Qualities– Business Alignment, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership, Fiscal Accountability, Organizational & Political Savvy, Planning & Organizing, Staff Management and Strategic Vision.

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Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.