Tooling Technician

Tooling Technician

Clement's Ferry Location

Pay Range: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour (Actual pay offered will be based on experience, skill level, and qualifications.)

Position Summary

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, compound miter saws, and other hand and power tools.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, shape, fit, and finish materials.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, blueprints, laminate schedules, and production specifications.
• Experience with epoxy composite layup and/or epoxy pasting.
• Ability to safely work with fiberglass, epoxy resins, catalysts, and related materials.
• Experience with welding equipment; MIG/TIG experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift or willingness to obtain forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and make accurate adjustments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Dependable attendance and ability to meet production schedules.
• Professional attitude and willingness to assist teammates when needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, engineers, and coworkers.

• Previous experience in the marine manufacturing or boat-building industry.
• Experience with tooling, plug building, mold building, or composite fabrication.
• MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
• AWS welding certification or other applicable welding credentials.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience working with oversized, long, or fragile materials.
• Additional experience with epoxy composite fabrication and finishing.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials and components as required.
• Ability…