Tool Shop Technician

Freudenberg; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a tooling-focused professional to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and build production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment in our Wisconsin manufacturing site. You will create refined tooling designs using CAD, diagnose issues, and implement hands-on solutions to minimize downtime and waste.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams on new tooling development, and you will document performance and setup parameters while training operators.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, drawings or CAD designs to guide tooling work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and problem solving.
• Hands-on tooling, machining, or mechanical systems experience.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with clear communication and craftsmanship pride.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and build production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and specialized equipment.
• Create/refine tooling designs using sketches and CAD to improve performance.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement hands-on solutions to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality on tooling development and improvements.
• Track and document tooling performance, maintenance history, and setup parameters.
• Train and support operators on proper tooling setup and use.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives including GROWTTH and quality programs.

Skills

Blueprints/CAD reading

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in Tool & Die / Manufacturing Tech

Tools

Hands-on tooling experience

Die tooling knowledge

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and build production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and specialized equipment to keep operations running at peak performance.
• Create and refine tooling designs using sketches and CAD to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement creative, hands-on solutions to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to support new tooling development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and document tooling performance, maintenance history, and critical setup parameters.
• Train and support operators on proper setup and use of tooling and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives, including GROWTTH and quality-driven programs.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, or related program (or currently completing your program—graduates encouraged to apply!).
• Hands-on experience (school, internship, or work) with tooling, machining, or mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and/or CAD designs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of tooling construction, maintenance, or repair processes (steel rule die experience a plus).
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and pride in craftsmanship.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise.

As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.