Tooling Technician

Novolex•Chattanooga, TN

6d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Tooling Technician sets up and lines out roll-fed and inline equipment within prescribed timeframes and using prescribed materials. The technician performs basic mechanical maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance, and makes machine adjustments related to setting up tooling for production. The role works with less experienced operators on safe setup and operating methods and contributes to updating machine training manuals and job safety analyses (JSAs). The technician collaborates with colleagues on tool improvements and modifications, and works with Sales and Tool Design to help ensure new tools run efficiently on WNA equipment. Close coordination with Process Engineers, lead personnel, Maintenance, operators, and packers supports shorter setup times, improved production efficiency, and reduced scrap. The position may also participate in decisions about upgrading or replacing machinery.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States.
Successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Work overtime as required.
Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
At least 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic, technician, or tooling role in a manufacturing environment.
Electrical training or experience with 480-volt, three-phase systems and machine controls.
Background in manufacturing methods and process improvement programs and procedures.
Experience operating forklift equipment.
Ability to multitask successfully in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to working safely and continuing to learn and develop.
Successfully complete training courses as determined by management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with VFD drives and PLCs.

Responsibilities

Set up and line out roll-fed and inline equipment within prescribed timeframes and using prescribed materials.
Train less experienced operators in approved safe machine setup and operating methods.
Contribute to updating and revising machine training manuals and JSAs.
Perform basic mechanical machine maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance tasks.
Participate in decision-making about upgrades or replacement of existing machinery, as applicable.
Collaborate with others on tool improvements and modifications.
Work with Sales and Tool Design to help ensure new tools are designed to run efficiently on WNA equipment.
Coordinate with Process Engineers, lead personnel, Maintenance, operators, and packers to minimize setup time, maximize production efficiency, and eliminate scrap.
Make machine adjustments related to setting up tooling for production.