Technician

Tool and Die Technician (Corrugated Packaging)

Location: Dalton, GA

Company: Hood Container Corporation

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00

About the Role

The Tool and Die Technician plays a critical role in managing and overseeing the lifecycle of tooling assets within our corrugated packaging manufacturing environment. This position ensures that all tooling requirementsincluding cutting dies, printing plates, and associated toolingare accurately planned, procured, maintained, and tracked to support efficient production schedules and quality standards.

The coordinator acts as a liaison between design and production to facilitate timely tooling delivery and resolve any issues that may arise. By maintaining detailed records and coordinating preventive maintenance, the Tool and Die Technician helps minimize downtime and optimize tooling performance. Ultimately, this role contributes to the seamless operation of manufacturing processes by ensuring that all tooling resources are available, functional, and compliant with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement, maintenance, and inventory management of printing plates, cutting dies, and related tooling to support production needs.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to understand tooling requirements and specifications for new and existing products.
• Track tooling usage, condition, and lifecycle status, ensuring timely repairs or replacements to prevent production delays.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to tooling assets, including maintenance schedules, calibration data, and compliance reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize tooling processes and reduce costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in tooling coordination, manufacturing support, or a related role.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a corrugated packaging or printing environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of tooling specific to flexographic printing or die-cutting (flatbed/rotary) is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with tooling design principles.
• Knowledge with ERP systems like Amtech for tooling and inventory management.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.