Tooling Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Tooling TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on keeping production running smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and fabrication on tooling, equipment, and mechanical components. You will work with a variety of shop tools and equipment to inspect, troubleshoot, and restore tooling and machinery to safe and reliable operating condition, while maintaining accurate documentation and a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Repair, rebuild, and replace worn or damaged tooling and parts as needed to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Fabricate and produce replacement parts using hand tools, power tools, grinders, saws, and other machining and shop equipment.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication to repair or modify tooling, brackets, guards, frames, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues on tooling and equipment, identify root causes, and make appropriate adjustments or repairs.
• Inspect tooling and equipment regularly for wear, damage, or potential issues and complete repairs proactively before failures occur.
• Use blueprints or technical references to understand component specifications and ensure accurate repairs and fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or formal technical education, which may support starting at a higher skill level.
• Automotive technician experience or similar transferable mechanical experience
• Experience in farm or farmhand roles that involved mechanical repair and equipment maintenance.
• Experience as a diesel mechanic, welder/fabricator, or maintenance helper in an industrial or automotive setting.
• Tooling or machine shop experience, including use of machining and fabrication equipment.

Why Work Here? You will join a company that rewards reliability and growth with weekly attendance incentives, shift differentials, and structured progression through multiple skill levels. The organization promotes from within, offering clear paths for advancement supported by regular pay increases tied to performance and development. Employees benefit from exceptional, cost-effective benefits for both individuals and families, making long-term employment attractive and sustainable. The company invests in technical development, including opportunities for robotic training, helping you build a future-ready skill set.

You will work in a professional, clean, and fast-paced environment where your mechanical and fabrication skills are valued and continuously developed. Work EnvironmentThe work environment is clean, organized, and fast paced, supporting high-volume production setting. Tooling technicians work primarily on 2nd or 3rd shift in regular 8-hour shifts, with an expectation of overtime and approximately one Saturday per month. The role includes working with a variety of shop and machining equipment such as hand tools, power tools, grinders, saws, welding equipment, and other fabrication tools.

A shift differential is available for 2nd and 3rd shift, and a weekly attendance bonus further rewards consistent presence, allowing employees to significantly increase their effective hourly earnings. The environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with technicians expected to maintain a clean and orderly work area while supporting continuous production operations.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $60500.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure employees and their families stay healthy

• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and disability coverage
• 401(k) plans to help employees save for their future
• Programs and policies to help maintain a healthy work-life balance

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.