Tool Technician
Linamar · Fletcher, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Linamar (automotive) in Fletcher, NC.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, GD&T, IATF 16949, Machining, Welding, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $60k–$90k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 46 manufacturing technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 41 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- Tooling 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, GD&T, IATF 16949, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Linamar in Fletcher
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
Full description from LinamarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Tool Technician keeps high pressure die casting (HPDC) dies running safely, on time, and to print. You will troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on production dies, working with Production, Quality and Engineering to reduce downtime and scrap.
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform scheduled PMs on HPDC dies: teardown, cleaning, inspection, component replacement and reassembly to die build standards.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair dies in the press and at the bench, including slides, cores, ejector systems, inserts and shot sleeves.
- ◆Diagnose and correct die-related casting defects (flash, porosity, soldering, cracks, dimensional issues) with Quality and Process Engineering.
- ◆Inspect and repair water/oil cooling lines, fittings, hoses and thermal circuits; leak-test before release.
- ◆Perform weld repair, polishing, fitting and spotting of die components.
- ◆Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators) to verify components against prints.
- ◆Support die changes and first-piece approval with Production.
- ◆Document all work in the maintenance/ERP system (work orders, PM checklists, repair history, spare parts used).
- ◆Follow lockout/tagout, overhead crane, and PPE
requirements
at all times.
- ✓Keep the tool room and work areas clean and organized (5S).
- ✓Train and support newer technicians as skills develop.
Academic
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or GED.
Required Skills & Experience
- ✓2+ years of die maintenance, tool and die, mold maintenance or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, die drawings and GD&T basics.
- ✓Hands-on skill with hand and power tools, grinders, drills and basic machining equipment.
- ✓Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
- ✓Mechanical troubleshooting ability and attention to detail.
- ✓Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- ✓Ability to work safely and follow LOTO and PPE requirements.
- ✓Experience with high pressure die casting (aluminum or magnesium), preferred
- ✓TIG welding experience on tool steels (H13 or similar), preferred
- ✓Tool and die apprenticeship, technical certificate or associate degree in machining or a related field, preferred
- ✓Overhead crane and forklift certification, preferred
- ✓Familiarity with hydraulics, thermal control units and die spray systems, preferred
- ✓Automotive manufacturing experience (IATF 16949 environment) preferred
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Job Title : Tool Technician
What Linamar Has to Offer
- •Competitive Compensation
- •Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- •401k Program
- •Opportunities for career advancement.
- •Sustainability Counsel
- •Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- •Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
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