Tool & Fixture Fabricator

Tool Maker

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled full-service metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers' overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

Under general supervision, the Tool Maker is responsible for building, modifying, and maintaining tooling and fixtures that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and repeatability. This role interprets engineering drawings and collaborates with manufacturing teams to deliver tooling solutions that meet production and quality requirements.

Reports to the Tooling (Design & Build) Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and assemble fixtures and tooling to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Design fixtures using CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) as required.
• Order materials and components needed for fixture construction.
• Machine components such as stops, clamps, and pads using milling machines and lathes.
• Weld and assemble tooling and fixtures
• Hand layout of fixtures for location of shops, pad, and clamps.
• Utilize material handling equipment to build and move fixtures safely.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to adjust, repair, and modify tooling.
• Support production start-ups and troubleshooting activities
• Complete and maintain required documentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Adhere to all Super Steel and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education (GED) required.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• 5+ years of MIG welding experience (TIG and others a benefit).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, steel fabrication, sheet and plate metals, and welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including weld symbols and GD&T.
• Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, and unit conversions (metric and imperial).
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measurement equipment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Certifications:

Forklift and crane certification is required. Applicants must gain Super Steel certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout their employment.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Breaks
• 401(k) With Company Match
• Paid Time off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Events

Protective Clothing Requirements:

Employee Safety is paramount at Super Steel. This position requires safety glasses and steel-toed shoes or boots, specialized protective overgarments and (where required) hearing protection worn at all times while on the factory floor. Occasionally, the need may arise for other protective clothing that Super Steel will provide.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made to essential functions of the job if necessary.