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Belcan

Manufacturing Tooling Technician

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What they do

A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.

$63,354 / year median in Illinois

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Manufacturing Tooling Technician Belcan - 3.9 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $34 - $38 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical product design layouts Assembly fixtures Documentation tools Desktop applications Custom fixtures Cross-functional communication File organization Office record organization
Full Job Description Job Title:
Manufacturing Tooling Technician Pay Rate:
$34.00-38.00/hour
Location:
Rockford, IL 61016 (Onsite 100%)
Area Code:
815, 779
Shift:
1st
Hire Type:
Direct, full time, full benefits #manufacturingengineering #aerospacejobs #
CAD Job Summary:
We're looking for a Manufacturing Tooling Technician to support day-to-day tooling needs on the assembly floor. This role involves hands-on problem-solving, updating and creating tooling documentation, and working closely with suppliers and manufacturing engineers. You'll help ensure production stays on track by managing tooling requests, generating models and drawings, and driving procurement tasks forward.
What You'll Do:
Support the assembly floor with tooling and fixture needs Redesign tools and create new models/drawings when documentation is missing Send tooling drawings to machine shops for quotes and follow up as needed Review, negotiate, and submit quotes for tooling Request and track POs, follow up on status and delivery dates, and push for earlier ship dates when needed Make quick, informed decisions to resolve production issues
What You Bring:
Strong CAD skills (NX ideally) - able to model tooling in detail and produce clear drawings Understanding of tooling and fixturing in a manufacturing environment Aerospace industry experience Great organizational habits - able to manage shared files and folders for cross-team access Comfortable using Microsoft Office and navigating computer systems Strong communication skills and responsiveness across teams Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required Bonus Skills (Nice to Have): Experience with ordering materials, tooling, and fixtures Familiarity with working directly with suppliers or machine shops You'll Thrive in This Role If You're… A fast learner who picks things up quickly Open-minded and willing to challenge the status quo A critical thinker who sees around corners Calm and decisive under pressure Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $34.00-38.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations. Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Build a challenging and rewarding career with an industry leader! #INDENG