Toolroom Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Leads and manages the Toolroom and Changeover Departments to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and change over all tooling as needed. Ensures tools operate in optimal condition and at full cavitation levels. Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, communication, and overall departmental performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Essential Position Functions

The primary or essential functions of the position include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tooling & Machining Operations

• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces.
• Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on mills, lathes, grinders, EDM machines, and other equipment.
• Calculate and set machine controls regulating speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut; input or edit CNC controls as required.
• Start and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions; adjust controls as necessary.
• Verify conformance of finished workpieces to specifications.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies and verify dimensions and alignment.
• Install machined replacement parts and test mechanisms to ensure functionality and performance.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions and create sketches of parts/products to be fabricated.
• Analyze steel condition to determine suitability for repair versus replacement.

Leadership & Department Management

• Lead and manage Toolroom and Changeover personnel.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and developing team members.
• Mentor employees to improve setup accuracy, machining practices, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ensure effective communication between Toolroom, Changeover, Engineering, and other manufacturing areas.
• Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Ensure all employees operate machinery, equipment, and tools safely.
• Perform additional duties as specified by ownership or senior leadership.

Collaboration & Quality Support

• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Management to develop corrective actions for quality non-conformances.
• Maintain focus on tool performance, cavitation integrity, and production uptime.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Tool uptime and cavitation performance
• Reduction in tooling-related downtime
• Accuracy of setups and changeovers
• Continuous improvement project
• Safety compliance and incident reduction
• Departmental efficiency and response time

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Successful completion of a state-approved Journeyman Toolmaker apprenticeship program or comparable program.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Journeyman Toolmaker.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Strong mold troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership skills with proven management success.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written English).
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to detect visual defects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer skills.
• Demonstrated discretion, independent judgment, and professionalism.
• Commitment to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Ability to influence others positively in attitudes, opinions, and performance.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment; climate-controlled production areas.
• ISO 13485/ISO 9001-controlled quality and production processes; ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanroom environments (training required).
• While performing duties, the associate may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and certain chemicals. Noise level is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and grasping/holding.
• Frequent lifting up to 10lbs; occasional lifting to 20lbs; rare lifting over 20lbs.
• Manual dexterity: High. Vision and hearing must be correctable to normal ranges, including depth and peripheral vision.
• Occasional driving and travel as required

Plastikos, Plastikos Medical, and Micro Mold reserve the right to modify this job description at any time. Plastikos, Plastikos Medical, and Micro Mold are equal opportunity employers. Reasonable accommodation available. Employment is at-will.

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