Tool and Die Maker

Tools Inc. is an established tool and die, and metal stamping company in Sussex, WI founded in 1957. We partner with our customers providing them with innovative and world-class solutions in single-hit, progressive, transfer and deep draw dies, precision sheet metal stampings, and laser cutting.

We pride ourselves on our quality, timeliness and service.

We are seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining tools and dies used in the manufacturing process.

Provide a hands on leadership resource to support with training and mentoring others when required. They will be responsible for multiple complex projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to the successful completion of major projects.

The Tool and Die Maker will work closely with production teams to ensure that tools and dies are functioning properly and meet quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities :

• A tool and die maker will build progressive, draw, & transfer dies for the metal stamping industry.
• Build welding, inspection, and assembly fixtures per design.
• Ability to read prints and complicated schematics in order to manufacture new tooling, fixtures, and machine parts.
• Mentor apprentice tool makers and guide them as they work towards becoming a journeyman.
• Must be able to analyze 3D designs and models to be manufactured.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve tool and die issues.
• Carefully inspect production tools & dies for any signs of imperfection or damage that may affect their functionality.
• Maintain accurate records of tool and die maintenance and repairs.
• Responsible for performing tests runs on all tools to ensure they function properly and that the finished parts are to print specifications.
• Look for and make suggestions on areas to improve efficiencies within the company.
• Keep work area clean and organized at all time.
• Additionally, this person must maintain a good attendance record, practice safe work habits and follow general safety procedures

Skills, Education and Experience Required :

• Must have 5 years of experience building metal stamping dies.
• Should have computer literacy in CAD Software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to work independently or as a team to accomplish common goals.
• Ability to troubleshoot and suggest solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate job status and instructions to Teammates and Project Managers.
• Must possess excellent attention to detail.

Tools Inc. offers great benefits including Health, Dental, Disability, and Vision insurance along with a matching 401k plan and competitive pay.

We also provide a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with an on-site fitness center , and a spacious training center.

Please join us in our commitment to living the Tools Inc. company values :

Integrity The foundation on which we build relationships and trust

Excellence Our customers expect it

Collaboration We succeed in numbers, relying on each other

Innovation Our creativity ensures our future success

Gratitude We appreciate those around us

You should be proficient in :

• Tool / Die / Mold Repair Skills
• Tool / Die / Mold Setup Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use :

• CAD Software (Solidworks)
30+ days ago