Tool and Die Maker II - 2nd Shift
Schaeffler · Fort Mill, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Schaeffler (automotive) in Fort Mill, SC. Assemble and manufacture product samples, prototypes, tools and/or systems according to work plans, work orders and specifications.
- They ask for
- degree required
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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.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 32 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 1+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- CNC 27%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Schaeffler
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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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Schaeffler in Fort Mill
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Full description from SchaefflerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Assemble and manufacture product samples, prototypes, tools and/or systems according to work plans, work orders and specifications
- ◆Recognize and decode construction plans, relevant drawings and work orders
- ◆Ensure availability of material parts and resources needed to accomplish own assignment
- ◆Prepare all relevant tools, machines and parts according to the defined sample plans and produce and/or assemble series of parts, components, products, systems or tools
- ◆Perform sight checks, functionality or quality test routines and take over respective documentation
- ◆Support and cooperate with accountable Project Manager or Engineers in the analyses of samples
- ◆Follow all safety and production rules and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
Your
Required
- ✓High school diploma or GED equivalent
- ✓Ability to use instruments for measuring and to identify defects
- ✓Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- ✓Experience in the use of precision gaging and measuring equipment including ID, OD Depth and conventional micrometers
- ✓Good visual acuity
- ✓Ability to lift medium-heavy objects if required
- ✓Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
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Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your
Preferred
- +Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or a Certified Journeyman Card.
- +Experience with a wide variety of manually operated machine tools including lathes, mills and grinders (OD/ID and Surface).
- +Skilled in the use of reading blueprints and interpreting dimensions and geometric tolerancing.
- +Understand and able to work with the Metric measurement system.
- +Experience working with power tools
Our Offering
- •Salary Range: $26.20 - $35.65
- •2nd and 3rd shift premium available
- •Hiring Bonus: $1,500 paid out in steps
- •Medical, dental and vision insurance
- •Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
- •Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/
Your contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
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