Tooling Coordinator

Vytron•Neenah, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful Tooling Coordinator must have a high level of work commitment, the ability to work independently, be highly organized, have attention to detail, and the ability to plan to ensure all necessary supplies, materials, and equipment are available according to the production schedule. This position is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the tool crib, aiding in maintenance and ordering of supplies needed for production.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
High School diploma or its equivalent
Requires the ability to operate a variety of machinery, small hand tools, and precision measuring devices.
Ability to be highly organized and work independently
Ability to complete duties based on forecast and react quickly to changes
Reliance on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the tool crib and all tooling therein (i.e., bolts, jigs, tape, C-5, heater bands, thermocouples, etc), ensuring appropriate quantities are in stock (ordering when necessary) and ensuring each line is supplied with appropriate amounts of materials to meet manufacturing needs (ex daily, weekly, etc)
Prepare tooling and materials for production (i.e. die, plates, appropriate bolts, fixtures, jigs, etc.) for the next week’s schedule. This entails pulling all tooling for each job in production, placing it on a cart, and staging it for production personnel as needed
Maintain daily contact with First Shift Lead regarding schedule to ensure appropriate tooling is pulled and ready in advance to support current schedule or changes, along with backup tooling in the event of unplanned schedule changes
Maintain and inspect tooling: receive tooling from production, returning tooling to appropriate location in tool crib, clean if necessary (i.e. procedyne), working closely with the engineering department to determine if tooling needs to be repaired, polished, or if there are other questions or problems, ensuring tooling is ready for the next production run
Responsible for turning in all planned or proposed expenditures for authorization by management
Maintain daily contact with Production Manager regarding schedule, problems, and other issues related to position
Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. Inform maintenance of needed repairs through filling out repair documents
Perform light maintenance work as directed through the maintenance department
Assist Engineering Department as needed (i.e. polishing, grinding, etc.)
Inspect extruder screw and barrels for wear and complete inspection reports as appropriate for preventative maintenance.
Assist the Production Department as needed (i.e., include running an extrusion line, etc.)
Order parts or supplies as needed
May be required to work an occasional long day and/or weekends
Work safely, keeping work area clean and organized
Other duties as assigned