Cutting Tool Preset Technician

Company: Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee (AACT) | Department: Production Engineering | Location: Clinton, TN

Shift: 3rd shift (8pm – 5am)

A day in this role

As the shop settles into the night, you step onto the floor ready to keep our machining lines running smoothly. You begin by setting up cutting tools using clear, English-language setup instructions. With the Zoller presetter, you dial in tool offsets and verify runout so every cut lands within microns. You log kanban tool data into our database, keep components organized, and make sure line-side storage cabinets are stocked and ready. Mid-shift, you collect used tooling from the lines, reload where needed, and package tools to ship for reconditioning. Throughout the shift, you uphold 3-pillar and 5-S standards so the tool room and cabinets remain clean, efficient, and safe.

Core responsibilities

• Preset and assemble cutting tools for machining lines per English-written tooling instructions.
• Measure and confirm tool offset and runout with Zoller presetter equipment.
• Receive, track, and maintain inventory of cutting tool components.
• Record cutting tool data from kanban into the database accurately and on time.
• Collect, reload, and return used tooling to line-side storage cabinets.
• Package and ship used tools for external reconditioning.
• Maintain 3-pillar and 5-S standards in the tool room and line-side cabinets.

What you bring

Essential skills

• Ability to read and follow written instructions in English.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Comfort with the metric system, including micron-level understanding.

Beneficial skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Access.
• Hands-on experience with Zoller presetting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret 2-D tool assembly drawings.
• Experience disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling cutting tools.

Education & training

• High school diploma required.
• Some college or an Associate degree in a technical field preferred.

Travel

• Minimal; primarily for training relevant to this field.

Attendance & schedule expectations

• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed to support business demand.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

• Must perform job duties onsite.

• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to eventually work unsupervised, and be self-motivated to perform job duties.

• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.