Tooling Technician

Cleveland - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 24 - 31

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Tooling Technician

Location: Cleveland OH

Business Unit:Team Wendy

The Tooling Technician is responsible for managing the lifecycle of tooling assets used in the molding and assembly of ballistic helmets at the Cleveland facility. This includes oversight of the tooling database assembly and maintenance of tools asset tracking and reporting and coordination with internal and external partners. The role ensures tooling availability quality and where applicable compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) contractual requirements enabling consistent high-quality helmet production and supporting operational readiness. This position is closely aligned with the companys SIOP (Sales Inventory & Operations Planning) process to anticipate upcoming demand and ensure a proactive pipeline of tooling. The technician will support surge capacity needs by preparing tooling for shipment to other facilities enabling distributed processing and manufacturing as required.

Key Responsibilities

Tooling Database Management

Maintain a comprehensive tooling database including:

In-house tooling inventory

Tooling in manufacture

Tooling pending approval

Tooling nearing wear limits

New tooling requiring procurement

Government-approved tooling via the ECP (Engineering Change Proposal) process aligned with DoD program requirements

Tooling requiring ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) approval

Tool Assembly Maintenance & Support

Assemble and complete tooling upon arrival at the facility.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on tooling assets.
Manage tooling storage labeling and location tracking.
Replace worn or damaged components and support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.
Support tooling needs for helmet assembly operations ensuring availability and readiness of jigs fixtures and specialized tooling.
Laser scan tools to verify compliance with design intent.
Must be able to lift and transport 80 lbs on a consistent basis.

Asset Management & Reporting

Treat tooling as capital assets with monthly reporting on:

Tooling status and condition

Assets requiring write-off

CapEx control and forecasting

Support audits and compliance with asset management policies.

Cross-Facility & Vendor Coordination

Act as liaison with our Salem NH facility for tooling production and updates.

Collaborate with external tooling and machining partners to:

Procure spare and additional components

Ensure dual supply for speed and redundancy

Team Collaboration

Work alongside CNC and tooling specialists to support helmet production and assembly needs.

Provide input on tooling improvements and process optimization for existing and new program

Collaborate on new development programs to ensure seamless receipt approval and commission of new tools into production

Qualifications

High school diploma or technical certification in machining manufacturing or related field.

3 years of experience in tooling CNC operations or asset management.

Familiarity with ERP/MES (Tulip preferable) systems and tooling databases.

Experience with molding operations temperature control systems cooling mechanisms and assembly tooling.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

Experience with CapEx procedures and asset lifecycle management.

Knowledge of ISIR and DoD ECP approval processes.

Hands-on experience with tool assembly maintenance and TPM practices.

Experience with tool measurement or optical scanning

About Avon Technologies:

We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Protection and Team Wendy supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. Its why we come to work - and its what motivates us every day to do the best work we can.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Flexible Schedule
Generous paid time off
Competitive Compensation Package
Learning and Development Opportunities
Bonus Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k Matching
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Mentorship Program
Supplemental plans
Company-paid life and AD&D
Medical/Dental/Vision

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated Hourly range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $24.35 to 31.97. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.

EOE Including Vet/Disability

Required Experience:

Job Title: Tooling TechnicianLocation: Cleveland OHBusiness Unit:Team WendyThe Tooling Technician is responsible for managing the lifecycle of tooling assets used in the molding and assembly of ballistic helmets at the Cleveland facility. This includes oversight of the tooling database assembly and ...