Tooling Technician

Job title

Tooling Technician

Reports to

Tooling Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Tooling Technician shall operate in the functions of Mechanical Engineering Technicians in accordance with plant policies and procedures. He/she will ensure a safe and compliant operation during his/her shift.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
• Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed.
• Operates machine shop tooling and machines: mills, drills, lathes, flame cutters, hoists
• Repairs tooling and fixtures damaged in production.
• Welds and assembles tooling when design is complete to insure function, quality, and safety standards.
• Assembles parts into product and verifies dimensions and alignments.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out for machining.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies

• Education:

o High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

• Years of Experience:

o 1 year experience as an attendant.

• Job Knowledge:

o At least Knowledge and experience within the OCTG pipe inspection industry is preferable.

o Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

o Perform basic Microsoft Office skills, CAD and other software

o Skilled in the Design of Tooling utilizing Solid Works modeling or CAD. Shows a demonstrated competence in some of the following: electrical, hydraulics, tool & die.

• Personal Competencies:

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

o Must be available and able to work outside the normal work week schedule when needed. (Emergency breakdowns and Scheduled Outages).

• Safety:

o Understands all applicable location safety rules and regulations and makes sure that all are being followed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted on site.
• The ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds.
• The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to see 20-20 when corrected.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Direct Reports / Authorities

• Work closely with Maintenance Department on projects and planning outages.
• Has the authority to stop production at any time that is deemed necessary for reasons of safety, quality, or priority.