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Tool Designer

$24 - $30 per hour

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Tool Designer

Specialized Recruiting Group

1 Positions

ID: 90865

Posted On 05/08/2026

Job Overview

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a Tool Designer for a leading manufacturing company in Dubuque, IA . This role focuses on designing, modifying, and maintaining tools and fixtures used in production to ensure quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling for manufacturing processes

  • Update and improve existing tool designs to support production needs

  • Work closely with engineers and machinists to troubleshoot and refine tools

  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed drawings and specifications

Qualifications:

  • Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD , or similar CAD software

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

  • Prior tool design or machining experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

If interested, please contact Cassie Gibson at View email address on click.appcast.io

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Executive Recruiter,

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Job Details

Categories

Maintenance/Repair

Manufacturing

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$24–$30

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Company ID

36232

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260508

End Date

20260731

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About the Company

Specialized Recruiting Group is an Express Employment Professionals company with a focus on Professional and Executive Search. We recruit and maintain a pipeline of highly skilled professionals in a variety of areas for interim/project assignments, contract-to-hire assignments, and permanent (direct hire) placement. Our team is uniquely equipped to help companies find the talent their business needs, and help talented professionals take the next step in their careers.

Specialized Recruiting Group is proud to serve the communities of Dubuque, Waterloo, and Southwest WI with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent.

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