Tooling Maintenance Technician

Ice Industries•Lacassine, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modification of stamping tooling and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role requires hands-on experience with tooling repair, basic welding and fabrication, and the ability to troubleshoot and correct tooling-related issues on the production floor.

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical training, or apprenticeship preferred
2–5 years of experience in tooling, tool & die, stamping, or a related manufacturing environment
Basic welding experience required; certification a plus
Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Experience with CNC or manual machining
Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with vendors and within all levels of the organization.
Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete written, oral, or diagram instructions.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of roll forming processes and tooling preferred
Familiarity with steel, aluminum, and coated materials used in roll forming
Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair stamping tooling used in punch press operations
Perform basic welding (MIG/TIG/stick as required) to repair tooling and fixtures
Troubleshoot tooling issues that impact product quality, dimensional accuracy, or machine performance
Assist with tooling changeovers and setup as needed
Modify or fabricate tooling components using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve tooling and process issues
Perform preventative maintenance on tooling to minimize downtime and extend tool life
Read and interpret tooling drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Measure and verify tooling dimensions using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tooling area
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the Plant.