Job Title: Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

This role focuses on the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of precision dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges that support high-volume production. You will use your journeyman-level tool and die expertise to ensure tooling meets tight tolerances, supports efficient manufacturing, and maintains consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to tight tolerances for high-volume production.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications to plan and execute tooling work.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools, including mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment, to produce and modify tooling components.
• Perform tooling tryouts and troubleshoot tooling issues to ensure production quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Carry out die maintenance and repair activities, including manual machining and tooling adjustments in the toolroom.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inspect finished tooling using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and CMM equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Identify and resolve tooling-related issues on the production floor, applying strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all tooling and equipment in accordance with shop procedures.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman-level Tool and Die Maker experience with 5+ years in a tool and die role.
• Proven hands-on experience in tool and die making, including die fabrication, die maintenance, and repair.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Proficiency in operating manual and CNC machine tools, including mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment.
• Experience with manual machining, manual mill operations, and toolroom practices.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for tooling and die-related issues in a production environment.
• Ability to inspect and verify tooling using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and CMM.
• Solid understanding of machining processes and die making techniques used in high-volume manufacturing.
• Capability to maintain accurate documentation of tooling repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experince in high-volume production environments where tooling reliability and uptime are critical.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and production teams on new tooling projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with tooling design concepts and the ability to provide feedback to improve tool performance and manufacturability.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating work with cross-functional teams and documenting activities.
• Ability to work independently in a toolroom setting while managing multiple tooling priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values craftsmanship, precision, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to apply and grow your journeyman-level skills. The role offers stable daytime hours and a clear structure, with the potential for long-term engagement through flexible engagement options. You will work closely with engineering and production teams, contributing directly to manufacturing quality and efficiency while developing your expertise with a variety of machining technologies.

Work Environment

This position operates on a first shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in a production and toolroom environment that uses manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDM equipment, and precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and CMM. The setting is focused on high-volume manufacturing, where accurate tooling and reliable equipment are essential. The role may be structured as a direct placement or contract-to-hire over approximately 180 working days, providing flexibility in how you engage with the organization.

This is a Permanent position based out of Union Grove, WI.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr.

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