Tooling Technician

Kirkhill•Brea, CA

About The Position

A Tooling Technician is responsible for tracking, inspecting, maintenance, and control of tools and equipment within Kirkhill's Tool Management System. This role combines hands on technical tooling support with clerical inventory management and tool distribution. Primary back up for Tooling Clerk and Tool Handler (Succession Plan to be a Tooling Specialist). Tooling Technician in conjunction with Mold Room personnel shall uphold Kirkhill's Tool Management System to be Organized and Standardized, Efficient and Proactive, and On-Time and High Quality.

Requirements

The ability to work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions
Ability to perform physical tasks with regards to moving heavy tools and equipment
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Familiar with ERP or Inventory Management Systems
Basic understanding of production tooling
Basic understanding of safety standards (OSHA, Kirkhill EH&S)
Intermediate skills in working with Microsoft
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines in fast paced
Team player with ability to work well with employees and customers
High level of motivation and sense of
Intermediate skills in working with Microsoft
Ability to multi-task and work through priorities
Customer Focus - Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers. Is results oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
Ethics and Values - Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance. Rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
Problem Solving - Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
Integrity and Trust - Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses the skills to be effective in the job. Has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Listening - Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
Action-oriented - Full of energy, willing to take action.
Composure - Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence.
Values Diversity - Supports fair and equal treatment for all.
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in material handling, production operations, or manufacturing (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree preferred (equivalent experience in Tooling may be in place of a degree)

Responsibilities

Manage manufacturing/production request for tool delivery/transfer
Utilize Forklift or mechanical equipment to safely transport tools to and from inventory locations and production departments
Implementation of KHWI 24 Tool Management and Control
Perform and coordinate Periodic Tool Inspection and Maintenance
Support with Customer Property Assessment Reports (PARs) and internal requests to review condition of tools
Receive, inspect, and record incoming tools to organized inventory locations
Maintain accurate Kirkhill Tool List in the ERP System (currently CSI)
Maintain tool storage organization and cleanliness for the Mold Room
Identify excess, dormant tools and coordinate either disposal or tool return/disposition from Customers
Properly manage all Kirkhill and Customer owned tools and handle per best practices
Ensure compliance with company safety and operational procedures
Support process improvement activities whenever
Execute special projects