Tooling Technician

Aerotek; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Tooling Technician to keep production running by maintaining tooling and machinery in Lafayette, IN. The role involves repairs, fabrication, welding, and proactive inspections in a fast-paced shop.

You will work with a range of tools and equipment, read blueprints, and help ensure safe, reliable operation while benefiting from a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal technical education, which may support starting at a higher skill level.
• Automotive technician experience or similar transferable mechanical experience
• Background in farm or farmhand roles that involved mechanical repair and equipment maintenance.
• Experience as a diesel mechanic, welder/fabricator, or maintenance helper in an industrial or automotive setting.
• Tooling or machine shop experience, including use of machining and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, rebuild, and replace worn or damaged tooling and parts as needed to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Fabricate and produce replacement parts using hand tools, power tools, grinders, saws, and other machining and shop equipment.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication to repair or modify tooling, brackets, guards, frames, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues on tooling and equipment, identify root causes, and make appropriate adjustments or repairs.
• Inspect tooling and equipment regularly for wear, damage, or potential issues and complete repairs proactively before failures occur.
• Use blueprints or technical references to understand component specifications and ensure accurate repairs and fabrication.

Skills

Automotive technician experience

Farm/mechanical repair experience

Diesel mechanic/welder/fabricator

Maintenance experience in industrial/a

Education

Degree or formal technical education

Tools

Tooling or machine shop experience

Job description

Job Title: Tooling Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on keeping production running smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and fabrication on tooling, equipment, and mechanical components. You will work with a variety of shop tools and equipment to inspect, troubleshoot, and restore tooling and machinery to safe and reliable operating condition, while maintaining accurate documentation and a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Repair, rebuild, and replace worn or damaged tooling and parts as needed to restore equipment to proper operating condition.

• Fabricate and produce replacement parts using hand tools, power tools, grinders, saws, and other machining and shop equipment.

• Perform basic welding and fabrication to repair or modify tooling, brackets, guards, frames, and other mechanical components.

• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues on tooling and equipment, identify root causes, and make appropriate adjustments or repairs.

• Inspect tooling and equipment regularly for wear, damage, or potential issues and complete repairs proactively before failures occur.

• Use blueprints or technical references to understand component specifications and ensure accurate repairs and fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or formal technical education, which may support starting at a higher skill level.

• Automotive technician experience or similar transferable mechanical experience

• Background in farm or farmhand roles that involved mechanical repair and equipment maintenance.

• Experience as a diesel mechanic, welder/fabricator, or maintenance helper in an industrial or automotive setting.

• Tooling or machine shop experience, including use of machining and fabrication equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that rewards reliability and growth with weekly attendance incentives, shift differentials, and structured progression through multiple skill levels. The organization promotes from within, offering clear paths for advancement supported by regular pay increases tied to performance and development. Employees benefit from exceptional, cost-effective benefits for both individuals and families, making long-term employment attractive and sustainable. The company invests in technical development, including opportunities for robotic training, helping you build a future-ready skill set. You will work in a professional, clean, and fast-paced environment where your mechanical and fabrication skills are valued and continuously developed.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean, organized, and fast paced, supporting high-volume production setting. Tooling technicians work primarily on 2nd or 3rd shift in regular 8-hour shifts, with an expectation of overtime and approximately one Saturday per month. The role includes working with a variety of shop and machining equipment such as hand tools, power tools, grinders, saws, welding equipment, and other fabrication tools. A shift differential is available for 2nd and 3rd shift, and a weekly attendance bonus further rewards consistent presence, allowing employees to significantly increase their effective hourly earnings. The environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with technicians expected to maintain a clean and orderly work area while supporting continuous production operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $60500.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure employees and their families stay healthy
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and disability coverage
• 401(k) plans to help employees save for their future
• Programs and policies to help maintain a healthy work-life balance

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.