Tooling Technician: CAD Design, Maintenance & Lean Ops

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg‑NOK General Partnership in the United States is seeking a tooling technician to maintain, repair, and build production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and specialized equipment to keep operations running at peak performance.

You will refine tooling designs with sketches and CAD to improve performance, diagnose issues, and train operators, supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

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.

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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD design

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Tooling maintenance

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, or related program

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Freudenberg‑NOK General Partnership in the United States is seeking a tooling technician to maintain, repair, and build production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and specialized equipment to keep operations running at peak performance.

You will refine tooling designs with sketches and CAD to improve performance, diagnose issues, and train operators, supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.