Tooling Technician

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The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:
we come together
, we always look for a better way
, and we create possibilities
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Tooling Technician

Location:

USA, LaFayette, GA

1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts

• Perform all day-to-day tool room activities, reacting to production demands as directed.
• Repair dies using basic and advanced equipment (surface grinders, CNC equipment, machining center, wire EDM).
• Experience with CNC programming using CAD/CAM and Solid Works is a plus.
• Work with machinery including surface grinding, manual milling, and manual lathes.
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble complex dies and document findings via PM check sheets.
• Evaluate condition and determine improvements needed in existing dies and communicate those to the Tool‑Room leader or Tooling Engineer.
• Follow tooling preventive maintenance procedures.
• Conduct die troubleshooting as needed, observe tool condition, and report for corrections.
• Know how to polish draw dies to minimize the coefficient of friction.
• Work safely and support Five S initiatives.
• Support the Tool‑Room Leader, Production, and Engineering; learn and expand tool room skills and accept new challenges.
• Support overtime through the week and on weekends on a rotational basis.

Successful candidates for the Tooling Technician role should have strong die troubleshooting skills, AutoCAD, CAD‑CAM experience and be able to work in a hot and humid industrial manufacturing environment.

• HS diploma or equivalent required. 2‑year degree from an accredited technical college or post‑secondary school with emphasis in Tool and Die or a minimum of five years on‑the‑job training with an industrial manufacturing facility. Journeyman certification is preferred.
• 5‑10 years of experience in maintaining or building dies in the stamping industry.
• Good understanding of die maintenance and upkeep.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and die designs.
• Experience and knowledge of machining center programming, setup, and operation is a plus.
• CNC EDM setup and operation experience is a plus.
• Experience as a machinist or die‑maker’s helper is a plus.
• A strong desire to accept tooling challenges and take them on to help the company succeed is a must.

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy, and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute; strengthen communities where we live and work; reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement; reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust‑based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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