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Tooling Coordinator 1st Shift

Pratt Industries
Sandston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

Position: Tooling Coordinator

Shift: 1st

Location: Sandston, VA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

 

Perks of Pratt:

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

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Job Description

Overview:

  • Responsible for all activities associated with running the machine, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • All die coordinators must be qualified to inspect and recognize tooling that needs to be repaired, replaced or revised.
  • Machine scheduled walk through – verify all items that are planned are at the machines.  All other tooling should be pulled, inspected and returned to proper locations.  
  • Pull a printing plate backlog once a shift.  All items must be inspected and staged if they meet requirements.
  • Pre/post inspection of cutting dies – pre-inspect and tag cutting dies once a shift.  All shifts are required to pull and put away cutting dies as it is returned from the machines.  If dies are too large or too heavy to handle alone, get someone to assist.  
  • Let production supervisors know of dies or plates to be modified, repaired or replaced. Then notify Superintendent and Supervisors of the status of the tooling ‘In-House Repair’ or ‘Outside Repair.’  Responsible for all tooling PO's.  
  •  Maintain monthly tooling spread sheets.
  • Check in all incoming print plates. 
  •  Assign print plate & cutting die #'s from the Print or Cutting Die Log Book. 
  •  Assign location to all print plates and enter it into HRMS.  All supporting documentation will be attached and delivered to die room.  
  • Responsible for all out going tooling.  Order tooling and supplies when needed.  
  • Help scan print cards and cads in system, if applicable.  
  • Get quotes for tooling when needed.  
  • Responsible for all tooling bill of ladings that are sent out.
  • Additional duties may be assigned by management.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to learn and assist in mechanical set up.
  • Must be able to help troubleshoot problems and assist in necessary repairs.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the following:
    • Current production software
    • Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
    • Product layouts and production specifications
    • Quality standards

 

Required Skills:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Strong math/algebra skills
  • Problem solving and critical thinking

 

Educational & Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
    • Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
    • 6 months experience in the Press or Finishing Department.

 

Physical Demands:

  • The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit. 
  • Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment:

  • Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Why Choose Us?
At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt?

Monthly Incentive Opportunities
Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401(k) with match
6 Months: PAID vacation days
12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave

 

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