Tooling Technician - CO

Teijin Automotive Technologies is the world leader in the compounding and manufacturing of lightweight composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you're only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry leading benefits. Called BENEfits4U, our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more. Job DescriptionEssential Job Functions: Operate such equipment as manual lathes, grinders, milling machines, and drill pressesWelding skills with TIG weldingWeld and repair any tooling components.Troubleshoot tooling problems/process problems and design special tools, fixtures.Provide tooling assessments and technical assistance.Read blueprints and work to close tolerances when necessary.Assist the Engineering and Manufacturing departments in developing methods to incorporate process/product improvement ideas.Fabrication of jigs and fixtures as needed to support manufacturing operations.Adjustment of secondary fixtures and jigs to ensure part design conformance.Preventative Maintenance (clean and repair of molds and secondary fixtures).Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping in work area as well as assigned areas by supervision.Has responsibility for continuous improvement, corrective actions, and quality of products.Willingness to work overtime, holiday schedules and weekend if required to support manufacturing operations.Other duties as assigned.Working Conditions:Will be required to work within the plant - factory environment where there is some exposure to noise, dust, fiberglass, and heat. Must adhere to PPE requirements as defined in the safety manual when in the manufacturing area.Qualifications: Must complete and pass a lift truck (tow motor) safety licensing, overhead crane certification, and lock out - tag out procedure certification.Experience in tool and die, compression molding, and secondary fixture repair is preferred.Good written and oral communication skills requiredMedium level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing direct threat of harm to himself, others or property. Able to operate such equipment such as lathes, grinders, milling machines, radial drill presses, shapers and welding tools. Must have passed a lift truck (tow motor) safety and lock out procedure program.Able to repair, maintain and/or alter molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, tools and other equipment.Analytical and problem-solving skills are required. Demonstrate machinist ability. Manual dexterity required in bending, lifting and control of arms, wrists and hands.Education: High School Diploma or GED is required along with vocational training is strongly preferred. Experience in tool and die, compression molding, and secondary fixture repair is preferred.Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The associate is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift up to 50 poundsWage Range $24.38-30.14If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, Teijin Automotive Technologies is the place for you!