Engineering Technician III

Dexian; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an Engineering Technician III to fabricate prototype, development, and production molds in a plastics mold shop using fiberglass, wood, and metal. You will read engineering drawings and build molds, fixtures, and tooling to specification.

You will collaborate with the Mold Shop and New Product Development teams, maintain quality, and support a range of tooling projects from prototype to production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fabrication shop or hands-on experience.
• Experience with at least two of the following areas: woodworking, metalworking/welding, fiberglass laminating.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Hands-on fabrication, tooling, molds, fixtures, or similar manufacturing work is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype, development, and production-grade molds, tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and prints to accurately build parts and molds.
• Perform hands-on woodworking, metalworking, welding, and/or fiberglass laminating.
• Support the fabrication of gelcoat molds, thermoforming molds, fiberglass fixtures, and production jigs.
• Work independently as well as with the Plastics Mold Shop and New Product Development teams.
• Maintain quality and accuracy while completing fabrication projects.

Skills

Woodworking

Metalworking/Welding

Fiberglass laminating

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Engineering Technician III will work within a plastics mold shop, supporting prototype, development, and production tooling projects. The role involves hands-on fabrication work using materials such as fiberglass, wood, and metal, along with reading engineering drawings and building molds, fixtures, and tooling to specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabricate prototype, development, and production-grade molds, tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and prints to accurately build parts and molds.
• Perform hands‑on woodworking, metalworking, welding, and/or fiberglass laminating.
• Support the fabrication of gelcoat molds, thermoforming molds, fiberglass fixtures, and production jigs.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with the Plastics Mold Shop and New Product Development teams.
• Maintain quality and accuracy while completing fabrication projects.

Required / Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of fabrication shop or similar hands‑on experience, OR a 2-year engineering‑related Associate degree.
• Experience with at least two of the following is preferred:
• Woodworking
• Metalworking/Welding
• Fiberglass laminating
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Hands‑on experience with fabrication, tooling, molds, fixtures, or similar manufacturing work is highly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite manufacturing/shop environment.
  

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority‑owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting‑edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.