Tooling Technician

Job DescriptionPosition OverviewThe Tool & Die Technician at Metalsa ensures the seamless operation and maintenance of tooling and die systems. Candidates must have substantial experience and a deep understanding of tooling processes to join #TeamMetalsa.Key Responsibilities1. Repair, maintain, develop, and build dies.2. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of component and frame assembly drawings.3. Understand all tooling stage operations to address and correct quality concerns.4. Implement customer changes (e.g., engineering changes).5. Make tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, and bad setups.6. Changeover tooling to produce different parts and spot tools for proper metal fits.7. Use circle grid analysis to reduce material stretch and eliminate breakage.8. Maintain tooling nitrogen systems, preventative maintenance schedules, and spare parts inventory.9. Identify tool steels and perform necessary heat treatments.10. Study and maintain die transfer systems, blank feeders, unloaders, and power feeds.11. Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems for proper locating and clamping.12. Safely operate all powered hand tools and moving equipment (including forklifts and cranes).Qualifications•Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.•Experience: Minimum of five years as a journeyman machinist/tool & die, preferably in automotive.•Technical Knowledge: Must pass Trigonometry, Blueprint Reading, and Machine/tool equipment inquiry with a score of 75% or higher.•Additional Skills: Knowledge of welding tool steels for repairs, understanding of die stamping processes, and proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office).•Certifications: Lockout/Tagout training.Why Join Us?•Competitive Compensation•Comprehensive Benefits Package•Paid Time Off•Disability Coverage•Financial Accounts•Retirement: 401(k) company matching.•Education: Tuition reimbursement program and advancement opportunities.•Perks: Exclusive discounts.About UsAbout Metalsa: We are a global Mexican company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world, seeking to minimize the environmental impact through innovation in our processes and products. For more information visit www.metalsa.comEEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.