Job Title: Tool Room Technician
Location: North Vernon, IN
Schedule: 2nd Shift | On-site
Pay Rate: Up to $22.59/hour
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)

Position Overview:
A Tool Room Technician is needed to support tool preparation, maintenance, and inventory within a high-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves assisting with CNC machining, maintaining accurate tooling records, and ensuring all tools are production-ready and meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Makino milling machines, manual mills, grinders, and Wheelabrator (training provided)

• Prepare tooling: breakdown, clean, inspect, and rebuild as needed

• Measure step heights on punches and maintain accurate log entries

• Maintain punch cut records, tool sign-out logs, and dispense-to-oven sheets

• Receive tooling from vendors and conduct basic inspections

• Assist with transferring tool path programs to Makino mills via computer

• Support tooling inventory and participate in daily/monthly PMs

• Follow all safety protocols and procedures

• Contribute to training efforts and production readiness for tools and dies

• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/tool room environment

• CNC machining or blueprint reading experience is a plus

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Drill press

  • Sawing

  • Manual tool room equipment

  • Material handling and storage of hazardous materials

• Awareness of ISO9001, IATF16949, and ISO14001 standards

• Understanding of Lock-out/Tag-out and machine/tool safety procedures

• Comfortable using hand tools on contoured steel and preparing parts for CNC work

• Basic computer skills to manage program transfers and log data

Additional Information:

• Overtime may be required

• Background check and drug screening mandatory

• Tools and PPE provided as needed

Linked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.