Lead Tooling Production Technician
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Department
Tooling
Reports ToFLSA
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
LocationHamilton, OH
Pay Scale$35/hr
SummaryWe are looking for a Lead Tooling Production Technician who will lead the production team in manufacturing new punch tooling for our S4 and S2 Salvagnini equipment. Tooling is manufactured with close tolerances of +/- 0.0004”. The ability to measure and determine tooling accuracy is required. You will work closely with the 1 st and 2 nd shift employees to manufacture and close customer orders.
You will work with other technicians to prioritize workload. Some equipment setup will be required to manufacture various types of tooling. Some light mechanical repair of the machinery will be required, such as air leaks, hydraulic leaks, coolant leaks, etc. Equipment basic preventative maintenance will be required when due, such as filter changes, cleaning up the machinery, etc.
Duration: 10 to 12 weeks
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 12:00 noon – 8:00pm
Primary Shift Post-Training: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Some occasional overtime is required on Saturdays and throughout the week
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead the growing production team in adhering to the production schedule.
- Prioritize workload/production orders amongst technicians.
- Prepare and operate CNC equipment.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors on maintenance/repair.
- Maintain inventory levels on consumables/shop supplies.
- Interpret internal work orders for punch tooling created for our customers.
- Assist other technicians with programming/troubleshooting.
- Read and interpret customers and company created mechanical 2D tooling drawings.
- Program/troubleshoot custom tooling using CAD/CAM software.
- Use precision measuring tools, calipers, micrometer & dial indicator, to 0.0001” or 0.025mm.
Skills and Abilities
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- Minimum 10 years experience operating/programming CNC equipment.
- CNC Experience
- General CNC machine operation and setup experience
- OD grinder programming and operation
- Wire EDM programming and operation
- Sinker EDM programming and operation
- Ability to program and troubleshoot programs and CAD/CAM software
- Proficiency in 2D Auto Cad
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Basic computer experience, Outlook Email, Excel, Word.
- Ability to lead and work well with others
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well as skillfully gather and analyze information.
- Effectively work with others, sound verbal/written communication with supervisor/manager and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Basic CNC equipment preventative maintenance and repair.
- Compliance with safety guidelines
No Travel
Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.
Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
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Equal Opportunity EmploymentAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.…
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