Tool & Die Technician
LCI Industries · Goshen, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at LCI Industries (automotive) in Goshen, IN. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Tools it names
- Machining, Welding, 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.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 78%
- ✓ Tooling 38%
- ✓ Machining 35%
- CNC 30%
- Root cause 30%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = 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?
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This plant: LCI Industries in Goshen
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Full description from LCI IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position on 1st shift. Travel
Requirements
Minimal Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities
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Overview Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers. Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members. What You will Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more! Fair and competitive compensation. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow. Holiday, personal and vacation days. Summary: This position is primarily responsible for fabricating, repairing and troubleshooting tooling or fixturing to support manufacturing operations. Duties: Comply with established job safety practices, and procedures as specified by company policies. Fabricates and repairs machine tools using machining operations and measuring instruments. Work from blueprints and sketches to create or modify tools, dies, and jigs. Assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting new and repair tooling. Ensures that parts and tooling are in accordance with instructions, prints, and work orders. Proficient in the use of all shop equipment to maintain, and troubleshoot tooling. Set up and operates machine tools, lathes, and grinders. Maintain all assigned machines and equipment including preventative maintenance. Perform organizational duties including maintaining an organized and clean work area. Performs welding and heat treating as needed. Competencies Must have trouble shooting skills Must be able to read blue prints Ability to define problems, and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Communication Time Management Teamwork Supervisory Responsibility This role does not have any supervisory responsibility Required Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent Completion of Tool and Die apprenticeship training Preferred Education/Skill Journeyman's card Minimum seven years of tool and die experience Physical
