Sr. Tool & Die Technician - 1st Shift

Terumo•Caguas, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products. We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come. At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients. Join us and help shape wherever we go next! Advancing healthcare with heart Job Summary Leads design, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex or custom tooling systems at the plant level. Acts as a tooling subject matter expert, guiding engineering and production teams in high-precision tool development, CNC programming, and integration with automated equipment. Mentors junior toolmakers, drives continuous improvement and tooling innovation, and ensures tooling strategies maximize product quality, yield, and compliance.

Requirements

Expert-level tooling, machining, materials, and GD&T knowledge.
Advanced CNC programming, CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD).
Tooling integration with automated equipment and production systems.
Medical device regulatory standards and compliance for tooling.
Lead complex tooling projects from design through implementation.
Develop innovative tooling solutions and improvements.
Mentor and coach junior toolmakers in technical and safety practices.
Independently troubleshoot systemic tooling problems affecting production.
Make strategic decisions impacting plant-wide tooling reliability.
Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams on tooling strategy.
Handle high-precision work with attention to tolerances down to ±0.0001 inch.
Associate degree in Tool & Die, Machinist or Technology of Engineering.
6–10+ years in tool and die making, machining, or manufacturing operations.
Advanced CNC, CAD/CAM, GD&T, specialized tooling/materials training.
Recognized plant-level tooling expert, strategic thinker, strong mentoring and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) for plant-wide communication, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development, fabrication, and optimization of highly complex dies, fixtures, and tooling.
Lead tooling projects interfacing with automated production equipment.
Solve complex, recurring, and high-precision tooling problems affecting production, quality, and compliance.
Author tooling standards, procedures, and technical documentation for plant-wide use.
Drive tooling innovation, optimize processes, and implement efficiency and quality improvements.
Provide expert guidance to Tool & Die I and II personnel; lead training and development of tooling skills.
Other related duties may be assigned.
Incumbent must follow all established Environmental Health & Safety and Quality System policies, programs, rules and practices, including but not limited to product and patient safety, the health and safety of all associates as well as the environment and community at large.