Tool & Die Technician (2nd and 3rd Shift)
Rivian · Normal, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Rivian (automotive) in Normal, IL.
- They ask for
- 8+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Injection molding, Stamping, Welding, Tooling
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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 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- ✓ CNC 44%
- ✓ Tooling 40%
- ✓ Machining 40%
- 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Rivian in Normal
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Full description from RivianAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance on Thermoplastic Injection, Slush and Monofoam Tooling, and/or Automotive Stamping Dies. Troubleshoot Tooling and/or Stamping Process issues Troubleshoot Processing issues Perform Mold and/or Die Repairs and Engineering Changes that include welding and hand finishing Make replacement components for both Tooling and Production Equipment Use of mobile equipment (Crane, Fork Truck, and Tugger) Perform basic Administrative Duties including computer data entry and ordering parts Ability to work any shift
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About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Tool and Die Technician is an important component of our skilled trades program at Rivian. They ensure our Tooling and Production equipment meets the needs of our teams and runs smoothly and efficiently. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to a Group Leader within the Tool & Die team.