Job Title: Tooling Supervisor
Job Description

Manage all activities related to maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of tooling equipment. Supervise tooling personnel executing tasks related to tooling and maintaining the tooling area. Coordinate tool repairs and tool maintenance with outside vendors, and manage spare parts related to tooling.

ResponsibilitiesSupervise tooling personnel and manage schedule, performance, training, and safety.Assign cleaning and preparation tasks to tooling personnel based on production needs.Manage housekeeping, organization, equipment, and cleaning supplies within the tooling area.Maintain and update tooling inventory status and share with Maintenance, Production, and Process departments.Organize and lead tooling meetings with Process and Production departments to discuss tooling-related topics.Request quotes, track repairs, and manage vendor communication until full receipt of equipment.Keep track of costs and budget.Actively participate in quality investigations, lean deployment, kaizen events, and other company programs where tooling department contribution is needed.Implement software or digital tools for easy access to records, technical information, reports, etc.Document processes related to tooling, including work instructions, incoming testing, drawings, and tooling specifications.Write and oversee tool cleaning procedures.Transition handwritten documentation methods towards digital methods.Search for new technologies, vendors, and processes to enhance tooling performance.Continuously develop internal technical expertise with extrusion tooling.Evaluate new practices and technical solutions for the tooling currently in use.Evaluate tooling performance in close connection with production and process personnel.Troubleshoot tooling failure and performance issues.Essential SkillsExperience in composite tooling, maintenance, and tool repair.Ability to manage all activities related to maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of tooling equipment.Experience in supervising tooling personnel and maintaining the tooling area.Proficiency in managing tool repairs and maintenance with outside vendors.Experience in managing spare parts related to tooling (seals, breaker plates, hardware, bearings, heaters).Additional Skills & QualificationsStrong daily management skills.Experience in managing schedule, performance, training, and safety of tooling personnel.Ability to assign tasks based on production needs.Experience in managing housekeeping, organization, equipment, and cleaning supplies.Ability to maintain and update tooling inventory status.Experience in organizing and leading meetings with Process and Production departments.Ability to request quotes, track repairs, and manage vendor communication.Experience in cost and budget tracking.Participation in quality investigations, lean deployment, kaizen events, and other company programs.Proficiency in implementing software or digital tools.Experience in documenting processes related to tooling.Ability to transition documentation methods towards digital methods.Experience in searching for new technologies, vendors, and processes.Continuous development of internal technical expertise with extrusion tooling.Ability to evaluate new practices and technical solutions.Experience in evaluating tooling performance and troubleshooting issues.Why Work Here?

Join a company that values continuous improvement, innovation, and the development of technical expertise. Benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages participation in quality investigations, lean deployment, and kaizen events. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. You will be working with advanced technologies and digital tools, and will be expected to transition documentation methods towards digital methods. The role requires close collaboration with production and process personnel, and participation in various company programs. The tooling area is managed with a strong emphasis on housekeeping, organization, and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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