Tooling Specialist

Action Packaging LLC•Whitestown, IN

About The Position

The Tooling Specialist plays a critical role in supplying the necessary tools and equipment to the production lines ensuring production requirements and quality standards. This position is responsible for collaborating production teams to optimize tooling processes, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency. The specialist will analyze tooling needs, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions that enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

Experience in tooling design or operating corrugated machines.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling requirements.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to convert fractions to decimals and calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Product layouts and production specifications
Product quality specifications

Nice To Haves

Basic Excel spreadsheet knowledge.
Previous Amtech experience.

Responsibilities

Pull machine line-ups as necessary and stage at the appropriate machine ensuring no disruption to production.
Layout printing mounts.
Mount printing plates and proof for accuracy and proof other mounter’s work for accuracy in accordance with proper setup techniques.
File printing mounts and plates. Pull printing mounts and plates from files.
Inspect all incoming print plates and cutting dies, repair as necessary with minimal loss of production.
Report any necessary replacements of printing plates and cutting dies as they are discovered.
Proof all incoming cutting dies.
Submit accurate ink inventory as scheduled, including piece kits.
Store ink in proper storage location daily.
Adhere to production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.