Tooling Coordinator

Pratt Industries•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

As a Tooling Coordinator, you will maintain and organize tooling for production machinery. The role includes inspecting, staging, and storing cutting dies and print plates; ensuring tools are available for scheduled jobs; and coordinating tooling repairs or replacements. You will work in a fast-paced environment to support operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with quality standards. The position involves maintaining tooling records and inventory, tracking tooling assignments, and helping document print cards and CADs in the system when applicable. You will collaborate with supervisors, machine operators, and other team members to ensure tooling is ready for production. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 6 months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Department.
Ability to lift and move heavy dies and plates, up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Strong attention to detail in inspecting and handling tooling.
Ability to track and document tooling inventory accurately.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, use measuring tools, and apply basic math for measurements and calculations.
Regular standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting; good vision, including depth perception and color recognition.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in tooling or manufacturing is preferred.
Forklift certification may be required.
A Lift Truck Operator License may be required.

Responsibilities

Handle, store, and maintain tooling and equipment properly to prevent workplace hazards, following safety protocols when lifting or moving heavy dies and plates.
Inspect dies and plates for damage or wear, use only quality tooling in production, and document and report needed repairs or replacements.
Conduct scheduled walkthroughs to verify tooling availability at machines, remove unused tools, organize storage locations, and assign and log tooling numbers.
Maintain accurate records of tooling assignments and updates; assist with scanning and documenting print cards and CADs in the system when applicable.
Notify supervisors and relevant departments about tooling repairs or modifications to support smooth production operations.
Maintain die spreadsheets and track inventory.
Collaborate with supervisors, machine operators, and other team members to ensure tooling readiness.
Assist in lifting and moving heavier tools as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.