Tool & Die Maker

Tool and Die Maker - 1st Shift

Join our team as a Tool and Die Maker where you will set up and operate both conventional manual equipment and CNC machinery. Your role will involve machining precision replacement parts, repairing, sharpening, and maintaining metal stamping dies to ensure minimum production downtime. You will also build and assemble new custom tools, jigs, templates, and fixtures based on engineering blueprints and CAD/CAM data.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional manual equipment such as lathes, Bridgeport mills, and surface grinders, as well as CNC machinery.
• Repair, sharpen, and maintain progressive and short-run metal stamping dies.
• Build and assemble new custom tools, jigs, templates, and fixtures following strict engineering blueprints and CAD/CAM data.
• Utilize micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators to ensure tools meet specified tolerances.
• Diagnose tooling issues based on press operator feedback or defects in stamped parts.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 years of experience in Tool Making or Tool and Die.
• Proficiency in manual machining and machine set-up.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshooting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience as a manual machinist is preferred.
• Understanding of tool layouts and processes.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive and flexible environment with weekly pay and a commitment to internal loyalty. As a debt-free company, we have not had layoffs since 2008. Our close-knit community values flexibility and is willing to support you during hardships. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with matching contributions. We offer tuition reimbursement and flexible PTO, starting with 2 weeks, with room for negotiation.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, friendly, and flexible job shop environment. Our facility is climate-controlled with heating and air conditioning. The position is for the 1st shift, running from 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime opportunities in the tool room during the week, up to 5-10 hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Baldwin, WI.

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $80080.00/yr.

Weekly pay Privately held company - a lot of internal loyalty Debt free company, no worries of layoffs No layoffs since 2008 Close-knit community High tenured team - all turnover is within the first 60 days Flexible environment, willing to work with you during hardship Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k - 50.c on the dollar up to 6%, life insurance, long, short term, supplemental life, tuition reimbursement 10 holidays per year PTO is flexible - 2 weeks to start, but has wiggle room. Willing to match a candidate who needs more

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baldwin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2026.