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Tool Production Technician

Schaeffler · Wooster, OH

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Level
Technician
Team
Production
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at Schaeffler (automotive) in Wooster, OH.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Stamping, 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 80 live postings that list pay, out of 1162 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 96 other live production postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $75k–$97k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 90%
  • Lean 40%
  • EHS / safety 21%

✓ = 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.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Qualifications

  • ✓High School Diploma or equivalent and Machinist Journeyman certification preferred; or apprenticeship .
  • ✓Min of 5 years of experience within a stamping environment.
  • ✓Knowledge of manufacturing processes; best practices;
  • ✓Ability to work within a fast paced environment.

We look forward to your application.

Your contact

Schaeffler Transmission Systems, LLC

Kim Korttila

korttkm@schaeffler.com

Keywords: Production Engineering;

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Your

Technologist - Tooling - Stamping Department

  • •Execute the production of tooling components at the project level, collaborate with Tool Design, utilize QCD-optimized processes, support EnHS initiatives, and engage in cross-functional training and knowledge sharing.
  • •Execute the manufacturing of components for production tools on project level.
  • •Participate internally with Tool Design for the manufacturing of tooling solutions.
  • •Utilize QCD optimized manufacturing process for parts and assemblies.
  • •Ensure the proactive support for topics related to EnHS.
  • •Participate in inter-functional knowledge sharing and training programs.
  • •Improves production technologies in terms of quality, cost and robustness.
  • •Validates machines, tools and processes.

Your

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