Tooling Coordinator

Zekelman Industries

122d

About The Position

As a Tooling Coordinator at Wheatland Tube in Blytheville, AR, you will play a key role in overseeing the set-up department and coordinating tooling activities to ensure production efficiency, accuracy, and safety. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoys problem-solving, and demonstrates strong leadership skills.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or tooling coordination, preferably in the steel or tube industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of tooling, slitters, and mill set-ups.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensures tooling is available and in acceptable condition to meet production needs.
• Orders tooling, saw blades, slitter blades, and slitter spacers to maintain inventory.
• Orders parts for ID mandrels, inductors, and impeders.
• Troubleshoots slitters set-up, ID mandrels, and mill set-ups to resolve issues quickly.
• Oversees ID mandrels and mill set-ups to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Calibrates slitter head alignment and mill stand alignment.
• Develops and maintains user-friendly mill tooling and set-ups.
• Prepares all mill settings to support production requirements.
• Ensures tooling is assembled properly and in good working condition.
• Calculates strip widths for tube sizes and manages regrinds.
• Supervises Tooling Department employees, including scheduling, training, and administration of discipline.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Leads and promotes health and safety practices in accordance with regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees