Tooling Technician – 3rd Shift (Aerospace)

Saab; Pittsboro (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

8 holidays PTO

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and EAP resources

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician on the 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology for the rear section of our T-7A Redhawk program. This role offers hands-on tooling optimization and collaboration with engineers to drive improvements.

The position includes auditing tools, supporting tooling studies, conducting performance testing, resolving tooling issues, and implementing new tooling solutions while ensuring compliance with aerospace

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM discipline OR 2+ years comparable work experience is required.
• 2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing is a plus.
• Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with countermeasures.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Proficiency with computer reporting (Excel).
• CAD software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain proper tools within each assembly area.
• Provide support for tooling studies and application.
• Conduct performance testing for tooling and provide technical analysis reports.
• Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
• Propose new tooling solutions/designs and contribute to installation of new tooling capital projects.
• Contribute to a people-first culture aligned with company values.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards.
• Champion Saab's values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, Support.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tooling experience

Tooling design

Troubleshooting tooling

Performance testing

Machining equipment

GD&T knowledge

Excel reporting

CAD software

Independent work

Team collaboration

Mobility

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician on the 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology for the rear section of our T-7A Redhawk program. This role offers hands-on tooling optimization and collaboration with engineers to drive improvements.

The position includes auditing tools, supporting tooling studies, conducting performance testing, resolving tooling issues, and implementing new tooling solutions while ensuring compliance with aerospace