Tool & Die Maker (2nd Shift)
Schneider Electric · Lincoln, NE
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Lincoln, NE.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Automation, Machining, Stamping, 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 November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 841 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 101 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- CNC 31%
- ✓ Machining 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Schneider Electric in Lincoln
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- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
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qualifications
will make you successful? Associates degree in Tool & Die or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is required. 2+ years hands on Mechanical / Tooling / Manufacturing Experience in an automated industrial environment, stamping or molding fabrication is preferred. Proficient at all aspects of precision machining and form grinding. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong mechanical aptitude. Understanding of lean manufacturing principles is preferred. Possesses manual dexterity and an eye for detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others across all departments. Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime. What's in it for me? Schneider Electric offers an inclusive benefits package to support all of our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) + match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, military leave benefits, and more. Let us learn about you! Apply today. Pay Rate: $85,051.20k/year. At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 0 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and
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What will you do? Plans and performs bench and machining operations to repair, alternate or construct dies, tools, jigs, gauges and fixtures used in high-speed automated assembly equipment, progressive metal stamping or molding fabrication equipment for the manufacturing of electrical products. Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, grinder, in order to machine parts and verify conformance of parts to specifications. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or models and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate the correct tooling, fixtures, or parts. Preforms ready to serve duties on problems related to equipment, tooling, and/or fixtures and recommends solutions and/or design changes. Performs die or mold change overs. Support and implement continuous improvement within the tooling and manufacturing processes, Using appropriate hand tools or other equipment adjusts tools, dies, presses, machines, fixtures and other equipment to produce parts of the required quality. Maintains a high degree of quality standards of precision work within close tolerances. Checks work with measuring instrument including micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and coordinate measuring machine. Checks to ensure safety devices are in place and in proper operation. Makes sketches of parts to be built. Record information on forms, and computers for record keeping purposes. What
