About Hawk Tooling
A trusted Adelaide toolmaker delivering quality, speed and real-world results
Hawk Tooling supports manufacturers, engineers, and production teams across industries with high-precision tooling and component solutions.
Our story
Hawk Tooling is a machining manufacturer and tooling business based in Lonsdale, South Australia. We design, machine, and repair high-accuracy components, production tooling and mechanical parts. We serve manufacturers and industries across Adelaide and South Australia, such as mining, defence, electronic, medical and plastic part mould shops.
Founded by toolmaker Jarrod Clark, Hawk Tooling is built on over 35 years of hands-on experience in toolrooms, production environments and component design. Today, we continue to support Australian businesses with small to medium-sized jobs that require fast turnaround, daily high-performance and a level of care that larger operations often can’t match.
Our customers and industries
We work with production managers, toolmakers, R&D teams and business owners across Adelaide’s core industrial zone including Edwardstown, Elizabeth South, Salisbury, Plympton, Port Adelaide, Wingfield, Richmond, Mile End, Gepps Cross, Pooraka and Tonsley.
While we specialise in the mining, electronics, and plastic mold industries, our work spans a wide variety of parts and fields:
- Medical components
- Office hardware
- NBN infrastructure parts
- Transport and air conditioning components
- Aquaculture equipment (e.g. oyster farming parts)
- Short-run and prototype builds across general manufacturing
A flexible process, built around your job
There’s no such thing as a “typical” project for us, and that’s intentional. Some jobs are simple: a cavity edge repair is needed by tomorrow. Others involve full product development: CAD design, prototyping, testing, machining, polishing, coatings, assembly, inspection, and packaging.
Our ability to adapt to what’s needed without overcomplicating it makes us different.
Our customers say it best
We’re known for doing what some find too challenging and for doing it well. Customers tell us they value our
- High-quality results with attention to detail
- Clear communication and easy collaboration
- On-time delivery often faster than expected
- Critical problem solving that gets production moving again
- Fair, reasonable pricing that respects tight budgets
In-house capabilities
All of our work is completed in-house, giving us full control over quality, timelines and outcomes.
Key capabilities
- CNC machining (Syil X7 vertical mill, PUMA 250 lathe)
- 4-axis CNC laser welding for tool and part repair
- EDM machining for intricate or hardened features
- 3D CAD design and modelling using Autodesk Fusion and AutoCAD
- Manual machining and surface grinding
- Metrology using Mitutoyo instruments in a climate-controlled QA room
- Bead blasting, press forming, and surface treatments
- MIL-spec chemical conversion coating (Alodine system)
We also offer fibre laser engraving, turret lathe mass production, and custom jig and fixture design making us a true one-stop solution for small to medium manufacturing and tooling needs.
What drives Hawk Tooling forward
Built on purpose: Our mission
To help manufacturers, engineers, and production teams achieve better outcomes through precision tooling, practical solutions and local service they can rely on.
Shaping the future of manufacturing: Our vision
To be Adelaide’s preferred partner for high-precision, small to medium tooling and component manufacturing valued for our speed, quality and problem-solving ability.
What we stand for: Our values
Precision-first thinking
Our standard is tight tolerance
Honesty and clarity
Straightforward quoting and advice
Accountability
We do what we say, when we say it
Adaptability
Often, no two jobs are the same, and we thrive on variety
Pride in our craft
Every job is done like it matters, because it does
Get in touch with Hawk Tooling
If you are a production manager needing fast tool repairs, an engineer working on a prototype, or a business looking for a reliable machining partner, Hawk Tooling is ready to help.
We’re based in Lonsdale and support manufacturers across all major Adelaide industrial zone including Port Adelaide, Wingfield, Elizabeth South, and the southern corridor of Adelaide. From plastic injection molds to short-run components and laser repairs, our team delivers high-precision results with honest advice and fast turnaround.
Contact us today
- Discuss a part, tool, or project
- Request a quote
- Ask a technical question or get expert advice