Journeyman-Tool and Die
Lozier · Scottsboro, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Lozier (industrial) in Scottsboro, AL.
- They ask for
- 70+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 73%
- CNC 60%
- Machining 60%
- Team leadership 40%
- Lean 27%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Lozier
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
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This plant: Lozier in Scottsboro
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer III · Manufacturing · Senior
Full description from LozierAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position summary
The Tool & Die Journeyman will plan, layout, and perform all bench and machine operations to build, service, repair, and maintain the tools, dies and fixtures throughout the facility while maintaining Lozier’s quality and safety standards. Forklift operation may also be required. The Journeyman also provides instruction to apprentices and trainees. Appropriate personal protective equipment must also be worn for this position.
Qualifications
Education: A degree in tool and die technology is preferred.
Experience: Four years of previous tool & die experience is required.
Required Skills
· Must possess a good attendance record.
· Good communication skills, both written and oral.
· Ability to work independently or with a team.
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About lozier
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.
Shift Hours
1st shift: 6:00am-2:30pm
2nd shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm
3rd shift: 10:00pm-6:30am
Essential job functions
· Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
· Rebuild dies and fixtures.
· Operation of a variety of hand and powered tools including, but not limited to, surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, drill presses, belt sanders, saws, hoists, clamps, and measuring tools is necessary for this position.
· Constant hand usage.
· Frequent standing and reaching.
· Occasional walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and elevated reaching.
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