Tool Room Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Plant 3

• Goshen, IN, Position Type: Hourly, Salary Range: $22.00, Tool Room Technician Position Summary The Tool Room Technician is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and servicing tooling used in wood moulder operations. This position plays an important role in ensuring the correct tooling is available and properly prepared to produce wood moulding profiles that meet production schedules, product specifications, and quality standards. The Tool Room Technician works closely with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to review upcoming production requirements, stage the appropriate tooling, inspect tooling condition, and prepare moulder blades for production. This position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review the production schedule and upcoming moulder runs to determine tooling requirements. Review product profiles and production notes prior to preparing tooling. Stage the appropriate tooling and blades for each moulder based on the production schedule. Inspect tooling and blades for chips, damage, wear, alignment, and overall condition.

Determine whether tooling is suitable for use and identify tooling requiring additional preparation or repair. Weigh moulder blades to ensure proper balance between corresponding blades. Sand or otherwise adjust blades as necessary to achieve proper weight balance. Use alignment tooling to properly position and align blades for moulder applications.

Grind tooling blades to maintain a sharp, even cutting surface. Ensure tooling is properly prepared and ready for production prior to the scheduled run. Maintain an organized tool room and ensure tooling is properly stored and identified. Communicate tooling concerns or issues to the appropriate supervisor or manufacturing personnel.

Follow established standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements. Properly use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and cut-resistant gloves. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Previous experience in a manufacturing, woodworking, machining, tool room, or similar environment preferred. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with tooling and precision components. Experience with wood moulding or moulder equipment is preferred but not required.