Tooling Technician — Onsite Precision Manufacturing

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 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.