Tooling Technician II - 1st shift

The Tooling Technician performs maintenance, repair, modification, and qualification of investment casting tooling including wax injection dies, assembly fixtures, and inspection tooling. This role ensures that Hitchiner's production tooling is maintained in good working conditions to produce castings that meet dimensional and quality requirements and supports new tooling qualifications and production tooling programs.

• 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 for tooling inspection.
• 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 for tooling dimensional verification and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to handle precision tooling with care to prevent damage during maintenance and inspection activities.

• Environment: Tooling shop and production areas; machining and chemical cleaning operations present.
• Physical demands: Precision bench work; die handling including heavy die sets requiring mechanical assistance; lifting up to 50 lbs.
• PPE: Safety glasses, safety-toed shoes, and appropriate chemical cleaning PPE required. (PPE ensemble will vary depending on task and as described in Job Safety Card.)

Employee Benefits

Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The company reserves the right to change job duties at any time.

Hitchiner Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.