Tooling Technician

Our Detroit-based client, a cold-forming automotive parts manufacturer is in need of a Tooling Technician to be responsible for providing technical support on equipment modification and calibration for the client’s customers. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and be able to assemble/install/replace/modify/troubleshoot components, excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as experience with metal stamping equipment and progressive dies.

Responsibilities:

Primary liaison for customers, suppliers and company personnel re: product integration and equipment installation
Review projects with customer from concept to execution
Preparation of prototype samples for preliminary, functional testing by customer at their facility
Integration of installation tooling within existing press (metal stamping) tooling
Integration of control systems
Implementation of installation tooling at customer location
Train, troubleshoot customers, operators, etc.
Participate in the installation and testing of assemblies
Conduct analysis of performance results and prepare detailed reports
Perform field inspection of customer operation and troubleshoot

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in metal stamping/forming equipment in a manufacturing environment
Able to travel to customer/supplier locations in the Greater Detroit Area, neighbouring states and other NA locations
Legally entitled to work in USA and Canada
Respectful interpersonal, communication and organizational abilities to establish and maintain positive relations with customers, supplier and internal contacts

Compensation:

Salary: $20-25/hr
Vacation: 2 weeks
Medical & Dental Benefits

We thank all those who apply however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. Please send applications to [email protected] and quote job ref #RBWTT160212.