Tooling Technician II - 1st shift

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. • Milford, NH

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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 helps ensure production tooling is maintained in good working condition so castings meet dimensional and quality requirements, and supports new tooling qualifications and production tooling programs.

This position works in tooling shop and production areas where machining and chemical cleaning operations are present. The schedule is first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute break at 12:00 p.m. The role requires precision bench work and handling dies, including heavy die sets that require mechanical assistance. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required. Safety glasses, safety-toed shoes, and appropriate chemical-cleaning PPE are required, with PPE varying by task.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Mechanical skill and proficiency with precision hand tools 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 lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training in machining or tooling technology.
• 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 activities, including tooling tryout, 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 minor engineering change implementation and tooling adjustments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Education and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness rewards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite fitness center

What This Job Offers

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