Job Description

• Work from tool room schedule to ensure that production tooling and equipment is ready to meet customer requirements
• Work within the toolroom and in the press department to ensure tools are operating at peak efficiency
• Consistently address problems and make / implement solution to improve efficiencies, process, product flow, safety, and quality
• Report all necessary quality, production, and safety problems to the Tooling Manager
• Ability to establish tracking system t grade all tooling vendors from quality and delivery and document all findings in log book
• Must have the ability to document changes to include detail prints and/or procedures to track the results of die repairs, modifications and improvements as they are made
• Implement and drive a robust tooling preventive maintenance program within the Indianapolis facility
• Adequately stock the tool crib with spare parts, using a computer to track stock and always organize the tool crib in a fashion to ensure available stock of tooling components
• Responsible for quoting and purchasing replacement details, according to budget
• Establish quarterly goals and objectives with the Tooling Manager
• Continuous improvements will be driven by tooling cost reductions, by improving usage or lower price without sacrificing quality
• Troubleshoot any problems that are presented during production or on the bench
• Available for overtime and training as required

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Stamping press and/or tooling troubleshooting experience
• Energetic, hands-on; able to drive change and continuous improvement
• Experience applying Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers and manufacturing management
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a union environment is preferred
• Strong computer and system skills, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Solid Works
• Must be willing to work first or second shift as well as required overtime

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with 5+ years experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years experience