Tooling Technician II

Position purpose/core responsibilities 

Maintains and repairs tools, provides Molding department with tools in correct configurations for production, maintains tooling records and inventory, performs preventative maintenance on tools and updates log. 

Main Duties 

• Develop and maintain Preventative Maintenance program, perform tool maintenance and repair activities. 

• Maintain high standards for safety and housekeeping which result in an atmosphere which is safe and clean for all employees. 

• Establish operating indicators (metrics) which measure tool room performance on a regular basis and communicate this information to management and to critical customers as needed or directed. 

• Identify and implement ongoing continuous improvements. 

• Works with Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and the molding department to ensure optimum level of manufacturing. 

• Reviews job orders to determine work priorities. • Documents and maintains records of maintenance, repair and changes of all tooling. 

Qualification Guidelines 

• Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) 

Physical requirements 

• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary. 

• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur. 

• Must be able to lift 80-100 lbs occasionally. 

• Must be able to operate powered and nonpowered hand tools.

Skill, training, or educational requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer completion of toolmaker / mold maker apprenticeship program. 

• Experience: Ten years of experience in a tool room. Must have working knowledge of plastic injection molding industry. 

• Strong commitment to quality, productivity and team performance in the workplace 

• Excellent teamwork, organizational and communication skills • Proficiency in spoken and written English language 

• CNC experience preferred. 

• Welding experience preferred. 

• Basic computer skills. 

• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and their families, with Vaupell paying the majority of the monthly premium costs. Employees are also covered basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also accrue vacation hours at rate of 0.0385 hours per work hour, up to eighty hours per year, as well as 0.025 hours of Washington paid sick leave per work hour. Employees will also enjoy ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.