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Tooling & Fabrication Technician

Gates Corporation
United States, Missouri, Poplar Bluff
1014 South Broadway Street (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2025
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? ABOUT THE JOB Responsible for providing tooling support to manufacturing. This includes processing of mandrels which will include: cutting and machining; CNC machine and hand bending; welding; grinding; processing of templates which will include: CNC Mill, Surfcam, table saw; radial arm saw; band saw; scroll saw; planner; joiner; drill press; drum sander; belt/disc sander; router; various hand tools; and wood finishing. These processes require blueprint and specification interpretation; use of inspection equipment; responsibility for the quality of finished products; good housekeeping and safety. This position reports to the Engineering team, reporting directly to the department supervisor and/or Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Blueprint reading and processing. Operation of CNC Mill, Surfcam, table saw, radial arm saw, band saw, drill press, sanders, planer, joiner, aluminum/steel welders, plasma cutter and various hand tools. Documents actions by logging mandrels, jigs and check fixtures as they process through the department. Track modifications made to repair mandrels, jigs and fixtures. Works for continuous improvement in all processes to maximize efficiency. Work closely with production, customer service and engineering to meet business needs. Attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must have regular, reliable, punctual and consistent attendance. The employee must be able to work regular and/or flexible hours or shifts, overtime before & after regular hours & shifts, as well as weekends. Other tasks or duties as assigned. Requirements and Preferred Skills Communication skills: verbal, written, listening and understanding Skilled in welding and fabrication work Experience with Problem Solving, Standard Work, Specification Interpretation and Product functionality Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Strong team player: proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.