Tooling Supervisor

TriMas Corporation • City of Industry, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

PennAero is hiring a Tooling Supervisor at Allfast Fastening Systems in City of Industry, California. Allfast manufactures solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. The Tooling Supervisor oversees daily activities of the Tooling Department and is responsible for the design, manufacture, maintenance, repair, and inventory control of tooling used in the production of aerospace fasteners and related products. The role leads tooling personnel, prioritizes workload, supports production requirements, and ensures tooling meets quality, safety, and operational standards. It works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an on-site role, five days a week, in a manufacturing and machine shop environment. The position directly supervises Tooling Department personnel and is responsible for assignments, training, scheduling, and department performance. The expected pay range is $110,000–$135,000, with compensation varying based on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for additional incentives such as equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses.

Benefits include medical insurance and prescription drugs, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance (long-term disability for eligible employees), an Employee Assistance Plan, paid time off that may include vacation and sick time, a retirement program, and other voluntary benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with tooling in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of tooling design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair techniques.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and inspection methods.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Working knowledge of machining processes, cold heading, trimming, secondary operations, and fixture design.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work on-site five days per week in City of Industry, California.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, and to work in a manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, and shop conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Tool & Die, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily activities of Tooling Technicians, Toolmakers, and Tooling Apprentices.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign tooling work to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Oversee fabrication, modification, repair, and maintenance of tooling, fixtures, gauges, dies, punches, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, and specifications to determine tooling requirements.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to develop tooling solutions for new and existing products.
• Ensure tooling is maintained in proper operating condition and available to meet production demands.
• Establish and maintain tooling preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor tooling performance and identify opportunities to improve tool life, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain tooling inventory and recommend replacement or procurement of tooling components as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company quality requirements, safety regulations, and aerospace industry standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain tooling documentation, setup instructions, and department records.
• Train, mentor, and develop tooling department personnel; conduct performance discussions and provide ongoing coaching on job expectations, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support cost-reduction projects and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Promote a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment; assist with employee development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
• Retirement program
• Other voluntary benefits
• Some roles may qualify for equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED