Tooling Coordinator

Pratt Industries•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Tooling Coordinator maintains and organizes tooling for production machinery in a fast-paced environment. The role ensures tooling is ready for scheduled jobs and supports operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with quality standards. Work includes inspecting, staging, storing, tracking, and maintaining cutting dies and print plates, as well as coordinating repairs and replacements. The position involves regular standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting. The work environment may include moving machinery, loud noise, airborne particles, varying temperatures, heights, and humid conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 when inspecting and handling tooling.
Ability to accurately track and document tooling inventory.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, use measuring tools, and apply basic math to measurements and calculations.
Good vision, including depth perception and color recognition.
Ability to perform regular standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in tooling or manufacturing.
Forklift certification may be required.
May require a Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

Handle, store, and maintain tooling and equipment safely to prevent workplace hazards.
Follow safety protocols when lifting or moving heavy dies and plates.
Inspect dies and plates for damage or wear and ensure only quality tooling is used in production.
Document and report tooling repairs or replacements needed.
Conduct scheduled walkthroughs to verify tooling availability at machines, remove unused tools, and organize storage locations.
Assign and log tooling numbers and 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.
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 as assigned by management.