Associate Tooling Engineer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: W.E. Hoban Company is looking for an Associate Tooling

Engineer to join our team! The Associate Tooling Engineer supports the

design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of forging

tooling for hammer and press operations. This role works closely with

senior engineers, tool room personnel, and production teams to ensure

tools are properly designed, documented, and maintained for safe and

efficient forging. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and

eager to learn the technical aspects of forging and tooling systems in a

fast-paced forging manufacturing environment. Who are we? W.E. Hoban

Company is a premier custom forging and standard steel forging

manufacturer that has been established for over 100 years. We are also a

manufacturer of machinings and assemblies. Why work for W.E. Hoban

Company? W.E. Hoban Company offers lifelong careers! We are always

looking for hard working and driven employees to join our team. Enjoy

the many benefits that we have to offer including, but not limited to:

10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Health Savings Account

Company-paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement Company-paid Disability

Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance 401k with a Company Match and

Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

Referral Program Employee assistance program counseling, financial

assistance, legal assistance & more! Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the design and modification of forge tooling for hammer and

press operations using CAD software. Support tooling trials,

inspections, and failure investigations to ensure optimal tool life and

performance. Update and maintain tooling drawings, specifications, and

process documentation. Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and

quality teams to troubleshoot tooling-related issues and drive root

cause analysis. Work with vendors and toolmakers on outsourced tooling

needs, including material specifications and heat treatment

requirements. Participate in forging die setup and validation activities

under the direction of senior engineers. Contribute to cost reduction

and efficiency initiatives related to tool design and usage. Maintain

and track tool usage, inventory, and wear data using internal systems.

Support the standardization and continuous improvement of tooling

designs and processes. Ensure compliance with safety standards and forge

shop procedures during tooling activities. Perform additional duties as

Assigned By Supervisor/manager Based On Business Needs. Required Skills

and Abilities: Proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent

communication skills. Basic understanding of forging processes, metal

forming, and tooling design principles. Proficiency in CAD software

(SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) for tooling design. Strong analytical

and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills and ability

to collaborate across departments. Familiarity with ISO9001 and IATF

16949 manufacturing standards is a plus. Ability to interpret

engineering drawings, material specifications, and manufacturing

standards. Basic understanding of tool steels, heat treatment processes,

and wear mechanisms. Hands-on aptitude with a willingness to spend time

on the shop floor supporting tooling trials and production. Ability to

manage time effectively across multiple projects and priorities.

Education and Experience: Associate's Degree in mechanical design and

or engineering, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Relevant internships or

co-op experience in a metalworking, forging or manufacturing setting is

a plus. 0-3 years of experience in the design and development of

tooling. Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 4:30pm or 8am

• 5pm. Job Type: Full-time ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In

Person: 1341 South State St. Green Bay, WI 54304 E-Mail a Rsum:

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