Nelson Miller Group · 12 hours ago
Tooling Technician I
Mt. Laurel, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $29/hr
1+ years expNelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom solutions since 1904, partnering with various sectors including industrial and aerospace. The Tooling Technician I is responsible for providing production-ready molds and tooling, ensuring safety and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Works from schedule, oral and written instructions. View and or read and fully understand all training devices as they are made available
Accurately and efficiently cleans, maintains and stores existing molds in a safe and orderly manner. Changes configurations of molds as required by the daily production schedule
Inspects and trouble-shoots molds, in conjunction with processing personnel, to determine any necessary modifications, repairs, or potential improvements
Supports the Tooling, Maintenance, and Production Departments by performing basic machining services as needed in repairing or modifying molds, jigs, fixtures, equipment, etc., using the in-house Surface Grinder, Lathe, and Bridgeport Milling Machine
Interacts/communicates with tooling vendors, both locally and globally, providing valuable input of required information or concerns involved in new or existing tooling projects
Documents and updates tooling related records of all mold maintenance, modifications, repairs, and continuous improvements in Company database, as well as, Changeover and Spare Components Inventory lists located in the tooling cabinets to minimize downtime on off shifts
Manages inventory of tool cleaning supplies, spare components, and tools needed to perform daily tasks in a timely manner without unnecessary downtime
Works with the Tooling Manager to document and implement an electronic system of changeover instructions, and assembly/disassembly instructions of complex tooling to share with off shifts and new personnel
Provides training to shop floor personnel in regards to proper care and maintenance of tooling under the care of Injection Works
Responsible to propose a minimum of 3 continuous improvement ideas benefitting the department, company, or safety of employees per year
Participates in training seminars/webinars to expand personal knowledge of best practices and skills to better support our customers and care of their property
Responsible for safety and maintenance of all Company and customer assets. Reports any unsafe action or equipment to management
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of molding or manufacturing experience in a tooling technician or similar role
Must maintain valid forklift driver's license
Must possess the ability to read measurement tools, micrometers, dial calipers, etc
Must have a working knowledge of shop equipment including, but not limited too, surface grinder, Bridgeport mill, Lathe, & sandblast cabinet
Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to properly document specific duties in the Tooling Department
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English to properly document and convey tooling related issues to management and outside vendors as needed
Must be able to document the condition of tooling at the Incoming Inspection phase, PM's, tool damage evaluations, & repairs
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to identify and solve practical problems dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)
Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurances
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Sick Leave
Vacation Time
Company-paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution
Company
Nelson Miller Group
Nelson Miller Group provides design, engineering, and manufacturing services, including custom thermoplastic injection molding.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-06-22
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