Tooling Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Tooling Technician

Location: Ice Industries Louisiana - 21095 South Frontage Road, Lacassine, LA 70650

General Job Function:

The Tooling Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modification of stamping tooling and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role requires hands-on experience with tooling repair, basic welding and fabrication, and the ability to troubleshoot and correct tooling-related issues on the production floor.

Job Duties:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair stamping tooling used in punch press operations
• Perform basic welding (MIG/TIG/stick as required) to repair tooling and fixtures
• Troubleshoot tooling issues that impact product quality, dimensional accuracy, or machine performance
• Assist with tooling changeovers and setup as needed
• Modify or fabricate tooling components using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve tooling and process issues
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling to minimize downtime and extend tool life
• Read and interpret tooling drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Measure and verify tooling dimensions using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tooling area
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the Plant.

Working Conditions:

• TheTooling Technician position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires direct work with manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Exposure to noise and machinery, and varying temperatures typical of manufacturing operations
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in production areas in accordance with safety policies
• Manual dexterity for operating office equipment (e.g., computer, calculator).
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods
• Must be able to stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs)
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be flexible and able to change schedule and work hours to meet the organization's needs, including evenings and weekends.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical training, or apprenticeship preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in tooling, tool & die, stamping, or a related manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of roll forming processes and tooling preferred
• Basic welding experience required; certification a plus
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with CNC or manual machining
• Familiarity with steel, aluminum, and coated materials used in roll forming
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives
• Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with vendors and within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete written, oral, or diagram instructions.

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