Job Description

Description

The Tooling Technician is responsible for managing the lifecycle of tooling assets used in the molding and assembly. This includes oversight of the tooling database, assembly and maintenance of tools, asset tracking and reporting, and coordination with internal and external partners. The role ensures tooling availability, quality, and where applicable, compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) contractual requirements, enabling consistent, high-quality production and supporting operational readiness. This position is closely aligned with the company’s SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process to anticipate upcoming demand and ensure a proactive pipeline of tooling. Tooling Database Management- Maintain a comprehensive tooling database including: In-house tooling inventory Tooling in manufacture Tooling pending approval Tooling nearing wear limits New tooling requiring procurement Government-approved tooling via the ECP (Engineering Change Proposal) process, aligned with DoD program requirements Tooling requiring ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) approval Assemble and complete tooling upon arrival at the facility. Perform routine and preventive maintenance on tooling assets. Manage tooling storage, labeling, and location tracking. Replace worn or damaged components and support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives. Support tooling needs for helmet assembly operations, ensuring availability and readiness of jigs, fixtures, and specialized tooling. Laser scan tools to verify compliance with design intent. Must be able to lift and transport 80 lbs on a consistent basis. Asset Management & Reporting Treat tooling as capital assets with monthly reporting on: Tooling status and condition Assets requiring write-off CapEx control and forecasting Support audits and compliance with asset management policies.

Skills

Tooling

Top Skills Details

Tooling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tooling, CNC operations, or asset management.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES (Tulip preferable) systems and tooling databases.
• Experience with molding operations, temperature control systems, cooling mechanisms, and assembly tooling.
• Strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred Skills
• Experience with CapEx procedures and asset lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of ISIR and DoD ECP approval processes.
• Hands-on experience with tool assembly, maintenance, and TPM practices.
• Experience with tool measurement or optical scanning
  
  

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.

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 Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

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

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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