Tooling Technician II - 1st shift

Hitchiner•Milford, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Technician performs maintenance, repair, modification, and qualification of investment casting tooling, including wax injection dies, assembly fixtures, and inspection tooling. The role maintains production tooling in good working condition so castings meet dimensional and quality requirements, and supports new tooling qualifications and production tooling programs. The position is based in the tooling shop and production areas, where machining and chemical cleaning operations are present. The first-shift schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute meal period from 12:00 p.m. The role requires a U.S. person. Travel is 0%, and relocation is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude.
Mechanical skill and precision hand-tool proficiency for die maintenance, component fitting, and surface finishing.
Ability to use precision measurement instruments, including micrometers, CMM, and optical comparators.
Ability to read and interpret tooling drawings and die assembly documentation.
Knowledge of die materials, surface treatments, and die maintenance best practices.
Attention to detail in tooling dimensional verification and maintenance documentation.
Ability to handle precision tooling carefully to prevent damage during maintenance and inspection.
Ability to perform precision bench work and handle die sets, including lifting up to 50 lbs; mechanical assistance is required for heavy die sets.
Use safety glasses, safety-toed shoes, and appropriate chemical-cleaning PPE as required by the task and Job Safety Card.

Nice To Haves

Vocational machining or tooling technology education.
Tooling, machining, or die maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform tooling maintenance and repair, including die cleaning, component replacement, surface finishing, and dimensional restoration for wax injection dies and casting fixtures.
Inspect tooling dimensions using CMM, optical comparators, and precision gauges to verify condition and dimensional conformance after maintenance or repair.
Support new tooling qualification, including tooling tryouts, first-article injection trials, and documentation of dimensional results.
Maintain tooling inventory records, condition logs, and maintenance history in the tooling management system.
Support tooling modifications, including implementation of minor engineering changes and tooling adjustments.