Tooling Technician

Quanex Custom Components Inc.; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision starting 1st

Wellness incentives to reduce premiums

PTO, ESST, holidays & training

401K with 5% company match

ESPP 15%

Disability & life insurance

Tuition support

Safety-toe shoes at no cost

Free drinks & coffee during shifts

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Tooling Technician to join our team onsite in Wahpeton, North Dakota. You will prepare and maintain tooling for production runs, ensuring tools meet exact specifications and are ready ahead of schedules.

This role supports manufacturing efficiency and product quality in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in manufacturing, strong measurement and shop floor skills (calipers, dial indicators), and familiarity with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Auto CAD experience preferred.
• Experience with calipers, dial indicators, protectors, squares, rulers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble all tooling for upcoming production runs prior to need, including back-up tooling.
• Coordinate and lead improvements within the tooling department.
• Ensure quality procedures are followed and standard work is maintained.
• Understand machine operations to determine how customer products should be made.
• Collaborate with teammates to support production efficiency and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Calipers & gauges

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Auto CAD

Job description

Quanex is looking for aTooling Technician - to join our team located onsite in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Put your technical expertise to work where precision matters. As a key member of our team, you'll prepare and maintain the tooling needed to manufacture high-quality products that meet our customers' exact requirements. Your work will directly support production efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Salary: $21.00 to $27.00 per hour, starting wage varies based on your experience

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., overtime as business requires.

We Offer You!

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
• Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
• PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training - starts right away
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Safety-toe shoes at no cost
• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts

What's attractive about the Tooling Technician role?

• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
• World Class Safety records
• Hands-on physical therapy, on-site for you and your spouse
• 90-day performance review with potential pay increase

What Success Looks Like:

• Leads and promotes a culture of safety first.
• Must be qualified to coordinate and lead the implementation of improvements within their department.
• Understands quality expectations and works with all team members to ensure quality procedures are being followed and standard work is being followed.
• Prepares and assembles all tooling for upcoming production runs prior to the time when they are needed, including back-up tooling when necessary.
• Maintains a working knowledge of machine operations in order to determine how a customer product should be made.
• Cooperates with and supports co-workers and gets involved as a team player.

Your Credentials:

• High School education or equivalent required
• 3+ years' manufacturing experience, preferred
• Auto Cad experience, preferred
• Experience with calipers, dial indicators, protectors, squares, rulers, etc.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.

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