Tooling Engineering Technician

Ultra Electronics Group•Columbia City, IN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide. Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Position Summary Tooling engineering technician is responsible for building and integrating tooling, fixturing, and equipment used in the manufacturing of our products as well as troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

Requirements

Typically, has completed an apprenticeship or on the job training program.
Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years of related experience

Responsibilities

Mechanical assembly of fixturing and custom-built equipment
Supports manufacturing equipment throughout the build, test, and implementation stages of the system life cycle
Electronic wiring, Pneumatics, and PLC controls for custom-built electro-mechanical equipment
Works from blueprints and sketches to create or modify prototypes, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and molds.
Calculates the dimensions and tolerances required to set up the machine tools
Maintain and update current manufacturing tooling and equipment as needed
Set-up and debug new fixturing and equipment
Must be capable of troubleshooting issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Operates lathes, grinders, milling, and boring machines to produce tools
Writes and modifies PLC Programming
Responsible for staying in compliance with EEO, ADA and all other applicable governmental requirements the company is required to be in compliance with.
All staff is required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety by adhering to established safety policies and procedures, to not willfully place at risk the health or safety of any individual and to wear personal protective equipment as specified in work instructions.
Performs all other duties as required, requested or needed.