Tooling Technician (Weekend Shift)
Eastlake, OH - USA
Job Summary
Are you a hands-on problem solver with strong mechanical skills and a passion for keeping production running smoothly Were looking for a Tooling Technician to support our injection molding operations on the weekend shift.
In this role youll play a critical part in maintaining tooling supporting production changeovers troubleshooting issues and ensuring equipment is production-ready. Your work will directly impact uptime efficiency safety and product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy mechanical work attention to detail and working as part of a collaborative team wed love to hear from you.
Choose the schedule that works best for you:
Weekend Days
- Friday - Sunday
- 3:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Weekend Nights
- Friday - Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
As a Tooling Technician you will:
- Respond quickly to tooling and production issues to minimize downtime
- Assist with die setups changeovers and production readiness activities
- Clean inspect and prepare tooling during scheduled and unscheduled production stoppages
- Disassemble troubleshoot service and reassemble dies including minor repairs
- Identify tooling requiring maintenance and properly tag document and communicate repair needs
- Collaborate with operators supervisors leads and engineering teams to resolve production challenges
- Support tooling maintenance and cleaning procedures on the production floor
- Inspect finished parts to verify quality standards and specifications are met
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment following 6S principles
- Track tooling movements maintenance and status using the Gage Track system
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions procedures and safety guidelines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Experience supporting injection molding operations
- Familiarity with injection press equipment
- Wax injection experience is a plus
- Ability to lift move and handle tooling and related materials safely
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
- Capable of working in a physically active manufacturing environment
- Ability to perform repetitive movements and maintain focus throughout the shift
Top performers in this role demonstrate:
- A strong sense of urgency when responding to production issues
- Excellent hands-on mechanical problem-solving skills
- Dependability accountability and consistent attendance
- A commitment to quality accuracy and safety
- Effective collaboration with operators supervisors engineers and other team members
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Three-day workweek schedule
- Opportunity to develop specialized tooling and manufacturing skills
- Collaborative team environment
- Direct impact on production performance and operational success
- Stable manufacturing career with growth potential
Keywords: Tooling Technician Manufacturing Technician Injection Molding Die Maintenance Tool Repair Mechanical Troubleshooting Production Support Preventive Maintenance Machine Setup Industrial Maintenance Skilled Trades Quality Inspection Equipment Maintenance Gage Track Lean Manufacturing 6S Weekend Manufacturing Jobs Weekend Technician Jobs.
Required Experience:
IC