Job Title:  Tooling & EDM Technician

Job Summary:

Support manufacturing operations by providing fast, accurate machining, tooling repair, troubleshooting, and developing EDM support services that minimize production downtime, improve tooling reliability, and strengthen Tool Room capability. 

Essential Functions:

• Support manufacturing operations by efficiently machining, repairing, modifying, and maintaining tooling, dies, fixtures, gages, and related equipment components. Provide additional support to EDM operations as needed.
• Machine precision tooling components using manual mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and other Tool Room equipment. 
• Repair, modify, and maintain stamping dies, fixtures, gages, production tooling, and related components to support manufacturing uptime.
• Fabricate replacement parts from blueprints, drawings, samples, verbal instructions in accordance with production needs.
• Perform precision grinding, drilling, boring, tapping, fitting, assembly, and disassembly of tooling and die components as required. 
• Troubleshoot tooling issues, identify root-cause contributors where possible, and recommend corrective actions to reduce repeat downtime. 
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, optical comparators, and other inspection tools. 
• Support die tryouts, production troubleshooting, minor tooling adjustments, and emergency repair needs in coordination with the Tool Room Supervisor and production partners. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, tooling work performed, and related follow-up actions.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness, organization, 5S standards, and strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Tool Room personnel to resolve tooling-related issues and improve manufacturability and reliability.
• As training and business needs progress, support EDM-related activities, which may include wire EDM setup support and machine operation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ machining experience in a tooling, die maintenance or manufacturing support environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and related technical documents.
• Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and related tooling equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and in-process inspection practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as required by the role.

Education, Experience, and Training:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, Tool & Die apprenticeship, or related certificate preferred.
• Familiarity with Mitsubishi and/or Sodick wire EDM equipment a plus.

About Coining:

Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is a global manufacturer of precision metal solutions supporting critical applications across aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Our highly engineered components and coining dies are used in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are essential, including applications that support life‑changing and life‑saving technologies.

Why Join Coining?:

At Coining, employees are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and commitment to quality and safety. We offer a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with consistent schedules and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work. As part of AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and long‑term growth opportunities.