Tooling Technician

Sea Fox Boat Company Inc.•Charleston, SC

5d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.