Tooling Technician

Title: Tooling Technician
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st and 2nd shift | OT on Weekends!
Compensation: $28/hr | 2nd shift receives $2/hr Shift differential
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
 

Overview:

Sterling Engineering is seeking skilled and mechanically inclined Tooling Technicians to join our growing manufacturing team! This hands-on position focuses on fabricating, modifying, and assembling aluminum extrusion carts and tooling fixtures, as well as performing production part rework. The ideal candidate will have experience operating mills, saws, and other machining or fabrication equipment. Candidates should be comfortable working with aluminum extrusions, taking precise measurements, interpreting drawings, and making modifications to meet production requirements.

Job Duties: 

• Operate mills, saws, and other machining equipment to cut and modify aluminum extrusion materials.

• Fabricate, build, and assemble aluminum extrusion carts, fixtures, and tooling structures.

• Measure, mark, cut, and fit materials according to specifications and project requirements.

• Perform production part rework, modifications, and adjustments to meet quality standards.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, measurements, and work instructions.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment throughout the fabrication process.

• Inspect completed tooling and fabricated components to ensure accuracy and proper fit.

• Troubleshoot tooling issues and make necessary adjustments or repairs.

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing operations.

• Maintain equipment, tooling, and a clean and organized work area.

• Follow established safety procedures when operating machinery and handling materials.

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in tooling, machining, fabrication, or manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience operating mills and saws.

• Experience working with aluminum extrusions or similar materials preferred.

• Ability to fabricate, modify, and assemble carts, fixtures, and tooling.

• Experience performing production part rework or mechanical modifications.

• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and measurements.

• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.