The posting
About the Role
U.S. Person Required
Travel Percentage
Is Relocation Available
Yes
0%
No
1st shift 7:00a-3:30p, 30M12:00p What You’ll Do
The Tooling Technician performs maintenance, repair, modification, and qualification of investment casting tooling including wax injection dies, assembly fixtures, and inspection tooling. This role ensures that Hitchiner's production tooling is maintained in good working conditions to produce castings that meet dimensional and quality requirements and supports new tooling qualifications and production tooling programs.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
#
Essential Function
% of Time
1
Perform tooling maintenance and repair operations including die cleaning, component replacement, surface finishing, and dimensional restoration for wax injection dies and casting fixtures.
40%
2
Conduct tooling dimensional inspection using CMM, optical comparators, and precision gauges to verify tooling condition and dimensional conformance following maintenance or repair.
25%
3
Support new tooling qualification activities including tooling tryout, first article injection trials, and documentation of dimensional results.
20%
4
Maintain tooling inventory records, condition logs, and maintenance history documentation in the tooling management system.
10%
5
Support tooling modification activities including minor engineering change implementation and tooling adjustment operations.
5%
Total
100%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational machining or tooling technology preferred.
Experience
Mechanical aptitude required for Level 1; tooling, machining, or die maintenance experience preferred.
Certifications
None required; tooling technician qualification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Mechanical skill and precision hand tool proficiency for die maintenance, component fitting, and surface finishing. Ability to use precision measurement instruments including micrometers, CMM, and optical comparators for tooling inspection. Ability to read and interpret tooling drawings and die assembly documentation. Knowledge of die materials, surface treatments, and die maintenance best practices. Attention to detail for tooling dimensional verification and maintenance documentation. Ability to handle precision tooling with care to prevent damage during maintenance and inspection activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Tooling shop and production areas; machining and chemical cleaning operations present. Physical demands: Precision bench work; die handling including heavy die sets requiring mechanical assistance; lifting up to 50 lbs. PPE: Safety glasses, safety-toed shoes, and appropriate chemical cleaning PPE required. (PPE ensemble will vary depending on task and as described in Job Safety Card.)
Employee Benefits Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance. Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.
