Forward Technology

Machinist / Tool Maker

Machinist/Tool Maker with experience operating milling machines and lathes; CNC experience a bonus; ability to work with aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, and plastics; capable of team and independent work; willing to learn on the job.

Controls Engineer

Design, program, and commission control and automation systems; troubleshoot automated production equipment; strong Rockwell/AutoCAD Electrical skills; 2+ years experience.

Sr. Controls Engineer

5+ years controls engineering; BS in Engineering or 2-year automation degree; proficient with Rockwell, AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with NEC, UL508A, NFPA; travel less than 20%.

Title	Location	Date
Machinist / Tool Maker Full Time Cokato, Minnesota, United States · Onsite	Cokato, Minnesota, United States Onsite	May 4, 2026
Controls Engineer Full Time · $85K-$110K · 2+ YOE Cokato, Minnesota, United States · Onsite	Cokato, Minnesota, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Sr. Controls Engineer Full Time · $105K-$130K · 5+ YOE Cokato, Minnesota, United States · Onsite	Cokato, Minnesota, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026

Activities	Designing plastic welding equipmentManufacturing leak testing systemsDeveloping automated assembly solutionsProducing ultrasonic welding machinesEngineering custom robotics integrations
Headquarters	US
Industries	Industrial MachineryManufacturing
Name	Forward Technology
Employees	65
Type	Private
Parent Company	The Crest Group
Tagline	Designs and manufactures plastic assembly and leak testing equipment.
Founded	1,969
Website	forwardtech.com
Latest Funding Round	Private Equity
Latest Funding Year	2,023
Latest Investors	Stellex Capital Management

Forward Technology

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