Engineering Tooling Technician

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company, uses state-of-the-art metal injection molding technology to create high performing small precision metal components to almost any level of complexity and at virtually any volume. Learn more about our process here: https://www.optimim.com/

We are currently recruiting a dayshift Engineering Tool Technician; a technical professional who works with the new product development (NPD) engineering team to develop, document, and improve the manufacturing processes.

This position will perform new product development tooling set-ups, including new tool installation with development activities supporting Engineering on projects and machine preparation to support secondary operations activities. Aids in the troubleshooting and resolution of production problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• NPD new tool and machine set-ups, including troubleshooting and adjusting to support engineering development projects. (Review, modify or make recommendations for die adjustments, CNC programs etc.) 50%
• Work with maintenance and process engineering to troubleshoot and repair system failures 10%
• Collect and enter data as needed to support procedures and engineering tests 10%
• Document procedures and create work instructions as needed 10%
• Train employees on using technical equipment (Automation, CNC and other custom machines) 10%
• Trainer for LOTOTO and other items as needed 5%
• Perform other duties as required 5%

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Two years of previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Some college or special training in mechanics preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Good communication and English skills (both verbal and written).
• Basic machining skills & machine shop equipment experience is necessary.
• Working experience with SolidWorks, CAD, and blueprint reading & creating ability.
• General understanding of how the equipment works.
• Ability to handle tedious tasks.
• Ability to work with others and alone.
• Well organized with basic to moderate knowledge of computers (Outlook, Word, & Excel)
• Basic to moderate knowledge and hands-on use of PLCs (which may include timer changes or ladder updates).
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret documents (written in English) such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Analytical skills

Benefits : Medical (HSA or PPO), generous HSA contribution, Rx, dental, vision, short & long term disability, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, FSA, LegalShield, pre-tax transit passes, tuition reimbursement, and 401k with generous employer match. PTO: 40 hours of Sick time, 80 hours of PTO, and 80 hours of (designated) holiday pay. Five weeks total.

OptiMIM promotes a drug free work environment through the use of pre-employment drug testing. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability & any other characteristic protected by law. Employees must be a US Person as defined by ITAR.