Tooling Technician Jobs
Tooling Technician jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, medical device manufacturing, and plastics, covering specializations in die and mold maintenance, precision machining, and fixture fabrication, from entry-level to senior and lead roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES
Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today. You can now text "Jobs" to 763-296-1077 to learn more!
Position Summary
The Tooling Technician supports manufacturing initiatives by designing, building, repairing, and maintaining jigs, fixtures, tooling, and other production aids that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow throughout the organization. This hands-on role combines technical expertise, fabrication and welding skills, and problem-solving abilities to develop tooling solutions that support production needs. Working closely with operators and cross-functional teams, the Tooling Technician identifies opportunities for improvement, turns concepts into practical tools, and helps drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
VALUES
* Innovation
* Commitment and Passion
* Integrity
* Team and Relationships
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, and maintain jigs, fixtures, and tooling that improve production flow and make parts repeatable.
- Weld and fabricate tooling parts using TIG and MIG, cutting, forming, and basic machining.
- Validate new tooling against the print; verify parts flow well through production before release.
- Troubleshoot tooling and fixture problems on the shop floor and make fast, sound fixes.
- Watch processes on the floor and talk with operators to understand the real need before building.
- Turn rough requests, sketches, and conceptual drawings into usable, well-documented tooling solutions.
- Support production areas as demand requires to keep work moving and tooling available.
- Spot and carry out improvement ideas within the department and across LSI sites.
- Write clear use instructions and hand finished tooling to the operators who will run it.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of tooling, fabrication, or machining experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Skilled in metal fabrication - cutting, forming, and basic machining.
- Experience using shop equipment such as welders, saws, plasma cutters, mills, and lathes.
- Able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
- Proficient in TIG and MIG welding.
- Knowledge of welding symbols and shop safety practices.
- Able to independently interpret and create mechanical components and jigs.
- Basic computer skills, including office and email programs.
The target hourly range is $27.00 - $34.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.
In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.
Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.
ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES
Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today. You can now text "Jobs" to 763-296-1077 to learn more!
Position Summary
The Tooling Technician supports manufacturing initiatives by designing, building, repairing, and maintaining jigs, fixtures, tooling, and other production aids that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow throughout the organization. This hands-on role combines technical expertise, fabrication and welding skills, and problem-solving abilities to develop tooling solutions that support production needs. Working closely with operators and cross-functional teams, the Tooling Technician identifies opportunities for improvement, turns concepts into practical tools, and helps drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
VALUES
* Innovation
* Commitment and Passion
* Integrity
* Team and Relationships
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, and maintain jigs, fixtures, and tooling that improve production flow and make parts repeatable.
- Weld and fabricate tooling parts using TIG and MIG, cutting, forming, and basic machining.
- Validate new tooling against the print; verify parts flow well through production before release.
- Troubleshoot tooling and fixture problems on the shop floor and make fast, sound fixes.
- Watch processes on the floor and talk with operators to understand the real need before building.
- Turn rough requests, sketches, and conceptual drawings into usable, well-documented tooling solutions.
- Support production areas as demand requires to keep work moving and tooling available.
- Spot and carry out improvement ideas within the department and across LSI sites.
- Write clear use instructions and hand finished tooling to the operators who will run it.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of tooling, fabrication, or machining experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Skilled in metal fabrication - cutting, forming, and basic machining.
- Experience using shop equipment such as welders, saws, plasma cutters, mills, and lathes.
- Able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
- Proficient in TIG and MIG welding.
- Knowledge of welding symbols and shop safety practices.
- Able to independently interpret and create mechanical components and jigs.
- Basic computer skills, including office and email programs.
The target hourly range is $27.00 - $34.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.
In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.
Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tooling technician jobs.
- Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, or modifying production tooling such as dies, molds, or fixtures
- Proficiency operating manual or CNC machining equipment including mills, lathes, or grinders
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and tool prints
- High school diploma or equivalent with vocational training, an associate degree, or a tool and die apprenticeship
- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, and CMM equipment
- Knowledge of materials used in tooling including tool steel, carbide, aluminum, and hardened alloys
Tips for Your Tooling Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to each machine type
List the specific equipment you've operated, such as CNC mills, EDM machines, injection molding presses, or stamping dies, right at the top of your resume. Hiring managers scan for exact machine names, not general descriptions like 'manufacturing equipment.'
Highlight your tolerance experience with numbers
Tooling roles often require working to tight tolerances. Call out the tightest tolerances you've held routinely, what measurement tools you used, and whether you performed first-article inspection. These details set your resume apart from candidates with vague machining backgrounds.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tooling technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry production volume
High-volume stamping and injection molding shops prioritize preventive maintenance experience, while low-volume aerospace toolrooms care more about precision fitting and documentation. Read each posting carefully and lead with the experience that matches that shop's production environment.
Prepare a skills demonstration for your interview
Many tooling technician interviews include a bench test or a walkthrough of a broken fixture. Bring a portfolio of tooling repairs or modifications you've made, with before-and-after photos if possible. Interviewers want evidence you can diagnose a problem without supervision.
Negotiate shift differential before accepting an offer
Tooling roles frequently run on second or third shift. Confirm whether the posted rate includes shift differential or is a base rate before overtime and shift premiums. Asking this in writing before you accept avoids surprises on your first paycheck.
Tooling Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tooling technicians?
The companies hiring the most tooling technicians right now include Maverick Tech, Precision CastParts, and Flex, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Illinois, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive suppliers, medical device manufacturers, and aerospace contractors tend to post the highest volume of tooling roles consistently.
How many tooling technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of tooling technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most tooling work requires hands-on access to production equipment and toolrooms. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include tooling engineering support, CAD-based tool design, and tooling project coordination roles that sit closer to engineering than the shop floor.
How do you become a tooling technician?
Most tooling technicians start with a high school diploma and complete a formal apprenticeship, a vocational certificate in machining or tool and die, or an associate degree in manufacturing technology. From there, you build hands-on experience on a shop floor, learning to operate machining equipment, read tool prints, and troubleshoot tooling failures. Earning credentials in blueprint reading or precision measurement strengthens your profile for more advanced roles.
Can I get hired as a tooling technician with little experience?
Entry-level tooling technician roles do exist, particularly in high-volume stamping, injection molding, and plastics shops that train candidates in-house on their specific tooling systems. Completing a machining or tool and die vocational program, even without full-time shop experience, makes you a viable candidate. Emphasize any exposure to precision measuring tools, blueprint reading coursework, or hands-on projects from school or personal work on your application.
What does the tooling technician interview process look like?
Most tooling technician interviews begin with a phone screen covering your machining background and familiarity with the employer's industry. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a shop tour and a practical skills assessment where you may be asked to identify worn tooling, interpret a drawing, or demonstrate how you would diagnose a common tooling failure. Final steps usually involve a conversation with the tooling supervisor or plant manager before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to tooling technician jobs?
You can find and apply to tooling technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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