Tooling Technician II (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Tooling Technician II is a position within the Tooling Repair department. The Tooling Repair department is responsible for new tooling, existing tooling and equipment reliability sent to the field for various projects in relationship with contractual and non-contractual obligations. As a Tooling Technician II you are responsible to ensure equipment is functioning safely and limit any shortages for equipment in respective areas. This includes but not limited to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, pumping, and hoists/crane systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and verify functionality of equipment released to production.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on tooling equipment and some specialty tools.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Safely perform duties related to generating and storing hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas.
• Use and handle hazardous materials and understand their hazards at various locations using machines and equipment, properly segregate hazardous materials and waste.
• Comply with state and federal regulations for handling, storage, disposal, transport etc. of hazardous materials and waste. • And all other duties as assigned.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine needed repairs, parts, fabrication, new equipment installs, dimensions and tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Reads and understands, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic prints and symbols.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Communicate to warehouse and/or shipping the transport of hazardous materials and waste according to strict regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High school or GED required; 1 – 3 years on-the-job/other related experience equivalent preferable System skills - Microsoft Office, ERP / MRP systems, SAP.
• Ability to create a safe work area
• Strong Natural Ability to Work in Teams
• Good skills driving equipment (as required)
• Ability to get and/or current certification on usage of forklift/material handlers
• Good sense for details
• High Degree of Adaptability & Flexibility
• Strong Desire to Learn New Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent Work Ethic, Dependability & Dedication to Team/Company
• Personal Desire/Value to do Quality Work
• Overall knowledge of LEAN Practices/Principals
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hand tools and various tools weighing up to 15 pounds
• Frequent push/pull of up to 50 pounds (force).
• Frequent climbing on/off ladders, stairs, and equipment.
• Frequent kneeling, bending and reaching.
• Operation of vehicles and plant equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

Schedule is Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Salary Range: $22.50-$29.71

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.