Tool & Die Welder
Stoughton Trailers · Stoughton, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Stoughton Trailers (automotive) in Stoughton, WI. Manufacturing, machining, welding, or tool and die experience.
- Tools it names
- Machining, Welding, 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–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- ✓ Machining 45%
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- CNC 42%
- FDA / GMP 24%
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This plant: Stoughton Trailers in Stoughton
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Full description from Stoughton TrailersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Manufacturing, machining, welding, or tool and die experience.
- ✓Experience fabricating, repairing, and maintaining tooling, fixtures, or production equipment.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- ✓Working knowledge of machining equipment and precision measuring tools.
- ✓Strong math skills, including fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry.
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading trailer manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement . Tooling accuracy and equipment reliability are essential to maintaining product quality and efficient production.
Position Details
🕒 Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 4:30 pm - 3 am
💼 Shift: 2nd Shift
What You’ll Do -
- •Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment.
- •Perform welding (MIG), fabrication, machining, and finishing operations on tooling and equipment components
- •Operate a variety of shop equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, belt sanders, and other machine tools.
- •Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and repair work.
- •Measure, inspect, and verify tooling and components to maintain required tolerances and quality standards.
- •Identify and select appropriate materials for fabrication and repair projects, including various grades of steel.
- •Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
- •Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing operations.
- •Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
- •Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as required.
- •Interplant travel to support project work as needed