Swage Tooling Technician | ACA
AFL · Duncan, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at AFL (industrial) in Duncan, SC.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ Tooling 32%
- CNC 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: AFL in Duncan
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Full description from AFLAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
An entry level engineering technician position focused on supporting Swage Tooling. A hands-on position that involves the use and maintenance of various tools and equipment in support of Swage and other associated tasks as required.
Responsibilities
- ◆Supports Swage and Swage Tooling efforts by assembling tooling, performing repairs, facilitating Sales Orders and RMAs, and other tasks as needed.
- ◆Responsible for Swage Tooling work area, ensuring efficient and orderly organization of all tooling, overseeing tooling inventory, proper data input into Oracle and associated electric documentation and proper disposal of materials.
- ◆Collaborates with commercial and other personnel to identify, define, and solve problems, as well as analyze tooling needs and demand for future.
- ◆Perform inspections of equipment and prototype/first time parts providing maintenance when necessary.
- ◆Data recording and Oracle Transactions.
Qualifications
- ✓Knowledge of basic micrometers, hand tools, torque wrenches, etc.
- ✓Experience assembling components from product drawings and verbal instructions.
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
- ✓Light to moderate machining experience preferred.
- ✓Manufacturing and Warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
- ✓2-year degree preferredor demonstrate equivalent experience
Working Conditions
The physical environment requires the employee to operate various tools and equipment, stand for long periods of time, and lift moderately heavy articles sometimes greater than 50 lbs on a routine basis. Some amount of desk work is required; however, this position is largely hands-on.
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AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer
- •401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- •Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- •Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- •Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!
Personal Qualities
- •Initiative – willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
- •Energetic – imparts in others a sense of energy, ownership, and personal commitment to the work.
- •Teamwork – works effectively and thrives as a member of various work groups.
- •Thorough – demonstrates mastery of the technical aspects of the role and responsibility. Excellent problem-solving skills.
- •Adaptability – easily adapts to workplace changes.
- •Communication – possess strong written and verbal skills.
- •Independent – able to work with little supervision.