Tooling Technician

• Tooling Tech will need to build tools with the direction of the tooling supervisor.
• Must report any issue or if information is needed to complete jobs to the Tooling Supervisor immediately.
• Must build tools to SPA standards and according to customer specs.
• Must work well with others
• Each tool will be checked by the tooling supervisor referencing the check-off sheet at the end of every job it is the tooling tech's responsibility to fully complete the build prior to the check to minimize any rework on the tool.
• Knowledge of epoxies (preferred).
• Carry out manual tool changes on all manufacturing tools in line with production schedules.
• Complete repairs and modifications of manufacturing tools
• Complete a job ticket at the end of every shift and submit as well as completing E-Time before leaving each day.
• Produce all tools with cost-effective means in mind and to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Maintain Safe working habits
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow with the company
• Good housekeeping is essential to maintain a clean work area and return unused tools to their proper place.
• Properly label parts or models supplied to SPA for fixture builds with the name of the part or program name or mold, date, customer name, and Job number.
• Willingness to cross-train, to be versatile in the company
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL
Travel is estimated at 15-20%.

LOCATION
This position is on-site.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Basic woodworking skills.
• Basic welding skills on TIG and MIG. (Aluminum and Steel).
• Basic machining skills, including Bridgeport and lathe (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics.
• Basic knowledge of working with composite materials (preferred).
• Ability to read prints.
• Basic Fabricating skills.
• Ability to travel with no limitation within and out of the country.
• Must have proper tools to execute all tasks.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma/GED.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
None required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend and perform repetitive tasks; must have manual dexterity; must have excellent hand-eye coordination; must wear safety glasses and safety boots; must be able to lift up to 90 pounds at times; must be able to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and perform moderate lifting; must be able to sit for long periods of time traveling to and from job site; frequent bending at the waist for different work-related tasks.