Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.
The primary responsibility the Tool Room Technician maintains, repairs, and organizes industrial tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures to ensure manufacturing efficiency and safety. Key responsibilities include operating manual machinery, interpreting blueprints, managing tool inventory, and performing preventative maintenance. Require 2–5 years of technical experience. The Tool Room Technician will support continuous production minimizing downtime through proactive and quick responsive to emergency repairs interventions, this role requires strong machining skills, attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve in a fast-paced production environment.This position will be working with sensitive information therefore it will require an NDA.
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Tool Maintenance & Repair: Construct, repair, and maintain tools, fixtures, dies, molds, and fixtures to ensure they are in safe, reliable working condition.
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Machining Operations: Operate manual (lathes, mills, grinders, welders) to fabricate or repair parts.
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Inventory & Control: Manage inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, including checking tools in/out for production.
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Troubleshooting: Inspect tools for damage or wear and assist in troubleshooting issues on the production floor.
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Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly tool room, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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Construct, repair, refurbish, and maintain tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures to ensure reliable performance.
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Perform sharpening, rebuilding, polishing, and alignment of tooling components.
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Conduct rootcause analysis for tooling failures and recommend corrective actions.
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Perform welding, fabrication, and small mechanical assembly when needed.
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Inspect machined parts to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
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Monitor stock levels of tooling, spare parts, and consumables; coordinate reorders to prevent shortages.
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Maintain accurate records of tool usage, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
Job performance will be assessed using measurable metrics, which may include but are not limited to:
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Production output and throughput targets.
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Accuracy and quality rates.
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Adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance standards.
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Equipment uptime, utilization, and operational efficiency.
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Ontime completion and schedule adherence.
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Participation in and contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.
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High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational certifications in machining, CNC, or industrial maintenance are a plus.
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Strong proficiency in manual machining processes.
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25 years of experience in a tool room, machine shop, or industrial maintenance environment.
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Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and schematics.
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Skilled in using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauges).
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Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment processes, and machining materials.
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Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
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Ability to diagnose tool failures and recommend process improvements.
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Strong mathematical and analytical skills for tolerances and measurements.
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Basic understanding of industrial equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics (preferred).
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Fluency in English is required, Spanish a plus.
This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing and production environment within a beverage manufacturing facility. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, automated and manual production equipment, wet or humid conditions, temperature variations, and moderate to high noise levels. Employees may be required to work on elevated work surfaces, platforms, ladders, or stairs, and in or around confined or restricted spaces in accordance with applicable safety procedures and training. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and must be worn at all times while on the production floor or in designated work areas, in accordance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, balance, push, pull, and use hands and arms to operate machinery, tools, and equipment. The role involves repetitive motions, sustained physical activity, and maintaining situational awareness in a dynamic production environment. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Work schedules may include extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays based on production demands.
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Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
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Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
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Written Communication: Understands and clearly conveys information in writing.
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Reading Comprehension: Interprets written instructions and jobrelated documents.
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Critical Thinking: Evaluated information and solutions using logic and reasoning
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Active Listening: Listens attentively and responds appropriately
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Employee must abide by our company values; Humility, Honesty, Mutual Respect and Equitable Treatment of All, Dependability and Accountability, and Initiative.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherited in the occupation.
This role supports the company’s commitment to compliance by following food safety protocols, staying up to date through ongoing training, and helping build a culture where food safety and accountability are part of everyday work.
Electrolit Manufacturing Inc. is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment might be subject of passing a drug test.
