Tool & Die Maker I (63322)
Frymaster · Shreveport, LA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Frymaster (industrial) in Shreveport, LA. Have experience with some or all the following tool room equipment: Mill, Lathe, Surface grinder, and CNC.
- Tools it names
- CNC, 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–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 876 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$103k, from 114 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- ✓ CNC 29%
- Machining 29%
- Lean 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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requirements
and operation of tool room equipment.
Ensure PPE compliance and proper maintenance of tooling and other powered equipment.
Responsibilities
- ◆Have experience with some or all the following tool room equipment: Mill, Lathe, Surface grinder, and CNC
- ◆Requires mechanical ability and the ability to learn advanced machine
- ◆Must be able to react to change and contact proper personnel for questions and resolution
- ◆Good communication skills with fellow employees
- ◆Attendance regular and predictable attendance as scheduled with good attendance record including working overtime as required for deadlines.
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We are Frymaster! We design, manufacture, and supply best-in-class commercial fryer equipment for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.
As Tool and Die Maker I, you will be responsible for learning the skill trade of Tool & Die Making/Prototype production by engaging in direct, supervised on-the-job (OJT) training and practice with the Journeyman Tool & Die Maker
Reporting directly to the Manager of Mfg. Engineering, this position is based in Shreveport, LA*.
This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at the time of hire.
People
- •Accept and be able to deal calmly and effectively with constructive criticism.
- •Assist with “special projects” or other objective assignments as directed by the Manager.
Safety
- •Be aware of safety
Quality
- •Responsible for the quality of the product produced
- •Support overall Quality goals
- •Blueprint Reading
Delivery
- •Learn and complete setup of tool room equipment (including measuring devices) and machines to do a variety of work
Build tooling, gauges, and fixtures
Key Tasks &