ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES
Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits - of design, inclusion, and play - to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Tooling Technician supports manufacturing initiatives by designing, building, repairing, and maintaining jigs, fixtures, tooling, and other production aids that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow throughout the organization. This hands-on role combines technical expertise, fabrication and welding skills, and problem-solving abilities to develop tooling solutions that support production needs. Working closely with operators and cross-functional teams, the Tooling Technician identifies opportunities for improvement, turns concepts into practical tools, and helps drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
VALUES
- Innovation
- Commitment and Passion
- Integrity
- Team and Relationships
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, and maintain jigs, fixtures, and tooling that improve production flow and make parts repeatable.
- Weld and fabricate tooling parts using TIG and MIG, cutting, forming, and basic machining.
- Validate new tooling against the print; verify parts flow well through production before release.
- Troubleshoot tooling and fixture problems on the shop floor and make fast, sound fixes.
- Watch processes on the floor and talk with operators to understand the real need before building.
- Turn rough requests, sketches, and conceptual drawings into usable, well-documented tooling solutions.
- Support production areas as demand requires to keep work moving and tooling available.
- Spot and carry out improvement ideas within the department and across LSI sites.
- Write clear use instructions and hand finished tooling to the operators who will run it.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of tooling, fabrication, or machining experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Skilled in metal fabrication - cutting, forming, and basic machining.
- Experience using shop equipment such as welders, saws, plasma cutters, mills, and lathes.
- Able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
- Proficient in TIG and MIG welding.
- Knowledge of welding symbols and shop safety practices.
- Able to independently interpret and create mechanical components and jigs.
- Basic computer skills, including office and email programs.
The target hourly range is $27.00 - $34.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.
In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.
Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
