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Position Overview

The Lead Tool Technician oversees the daily operations of the tool room or tooling maintenance area, ensuring tools, dies, fixtures, and equipment are maintained to support production efficiency and quality.

This role combines advanced technical skills with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior technicians, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance schedules, and collaborating with production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

+ Responsible for overseeing the setup, calibration, maintenance, and repair of production tooling while leading and supporting a team of Tool Technicians

+ Ensures operational continuity by applying preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving techniques to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.

+ Manages spare parts inventory, coordinating with suppliers for restocking, and maintaining accurate records to comply with internal quality, safety, and documentation standards

+ Uses advanced tooling software, including Tools Net 8 and Tools Talk 2.0, to monitor tool performance, analyze usage data, and optimize efficiency and tool longevity

+ Drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports audits and inspections, and develops work instructions and training materials to enhance team performance

+ Requires a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to operational excellence, safety, and compliance

+ Serves as a key resource for the team, ensuring tools and processes are optimized, and that production goals are consistently met

Minimum Requirements

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a tool technician, maintenance or related role in manufacturing

OR

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Technical certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance

Additional Requirements

+ Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

+ Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):

+ Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl

+ Climb using both legs and arms

+ Head/neck movement

+ Reach outward or above the shoulder

+ Drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles

+ Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds

+ Repetitive use of hands and fingers

+ Use of vibrating tools

+ Depth perceptions required

+ Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color

+ Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces

Desired Skills

+ Demonstrates International Core Values

+ Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing

+ Demonstrates initiative and effective problem solving

+ Customer focused, drives for results

+ Proficient computer skills

+ Hands-on experience with Tools Net 8 and Tools Talk 2.0

+ Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and schematics

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.