Tooling Technician

Pay Range: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

(Actual pay offered will be based on experience, skill level, and qualifications.)

Sea Fox Boats is seeking a skilled and dependable Tooling Technician to join our production team. This position plays an important role in building the molds, plugs, jigs, and tooling used to manufacture high-quality boats. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on craftsman with experience in epoxy/composite work, EPS foam shaping, woodworking, and welding. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and turning raw materials into accurate, production‑ready components.

The Tooling Technician works with a variety of shop tools, machinery, materials, and fabrication techniques while maintaining high standards for accuracy, quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

(Actual pay offered will be based on experience, skill level, and qualifications.)

Sea Fox Boats is seeking a skilled and dependable Tooling Technician to join our production team. This position plays an important role in building the molds, plugs, jigs, and tooling used to manufacture high-quality boats. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on craftsman with experience in epoxy/composite work, EPS foam shaping, woodworking, and welding. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and turning raw materials into accurate, production‑ready components.

The Tooling Technician works with a variety of shop tools, machinery, materials, and fabrication techniques while maintaining high standards for accuracy, quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

• Fabricate jigs, plugs, fixtures, and structural components used in boat production
• Operate woodworking machinery and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble components
• Cut and shape EPS foam using hot-wire equipment for hulls, decks, small parts, and other tooling applications
• Combine foam shaping, woodworking, and composite fabrication techniques to produce accurate parts
• Prepare surfaces and apply fiberglass cloth using epoxy resins and related materials
• Measure, mix, and apply epoxy paste, resins, and catalysts according to specifications
• Safely operate epoxy pasting equipment for accurate application of epoxy paste
• Perform composite layup and related finishing work to produce quality tooling and components
• Read and follow blueprints, laminate schedules, drawings, and welding prints
• Perform MIG/TIG welding and other metal fabrication tasks as needed
• Set up and safely operate welding equipment and related shop tools
• Measure, fit, adjust, and finish components to meet production specifications
• Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, structural integrity, and finished quality
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or fabrication issues and make appropriate corrections
• Safely operate forklifts to move materials, molds, tooling, and finished components
• Handle long, oversized, and fragile materials and components safely
• Maintain proper PPE, ventilation, and workplace safety practices when working with epoxy, fiberglass, welding equipment, and shop machinery
• Keep work areas, tools, machinery, and equipment clean, organized, and in good working condition
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and fellow craftsmen regarding production requirements and concerns
• Work cooperatively with other team members to meet production goals and maintain an efficient workflow

• Previous experience with epoxy application, composites, fiberglass, or boat building is required
• Strong hands‑on mechanical and fabrication skills
• Experience using grinders, sanders, brushes, table saws,…