ConMet is seeking a Tooling Manager for our plastic injection molding facility in Canton, North Carolina. Our tooling manager provides leadership and direction to the technicians in the Tooling Department within the facility.

What You will DO:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Tooling Department.
• Provide expertise on tooling processes, continuous improvement methods and other appropriate areas of knowledge.
• Study existing manufacturing operations and processes to identify opportunities to drive out waste and improve profitability.
• Provide direction and deliver relevant training and coaching, to ensure employees are appropriately educated within the department.
• Develop common work standards, as well as the identification and reapplication of best practices.
• Actively participate in the identification, development, and application of next generation continuous improvement processes/tools.
• Responsible for developing, capturing, and communicating plant cost savings road map.

What You Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in a related technical or engineering discipline.
• Four to eight years of tooling and continuous improvement leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in developing and managing tooling in large industrial business.
• Knowledge of Computer Hardware / general software and networking.
• Expert Knowledge on GD& T and proficient in using AutoCAD/PRO E, 3-D modeling software.
• Proficient in fixture designing using computer (3-D) and on paper.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.