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Lead Tool Maker

$40 per hour

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp.

Lead Tool Maker - 1st Shift

Join a team where your experience and mentorship will make an impact! Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is looking for an experienced Tool Maker with a desire to lead and mentor others to join our talented team of 70+ skilled Machinists and Toolmakers in our climate-controlled, advanced manufacturing facilities located in Cedarburg, WI. Why Carlson? At Carlson, we take pride in our precision craftsmanship and collaborative, family-owned environment. You won't just be another employee here you'll be a leader, a mentor, and an essential part of our success story.

What You'll Do: You'll play a key role in the design, build, refurbishment, and reverse engineering of plastic injection molds that serve industries like Automotive, Medical, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond. As a Lead Tool Maker, you'll guide projects through the shop without the need to write plans or purchase material. You will focus on toolmaking while providing hands-on direction to fellow Tool Makers and mentoring apprentices all in collaboration with a supportive and experienced team.

What's In It For You?

  • Weekly Pay: Starting at $40/hr and up, depending on experience
  • Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
  • Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Gainsharing Bonus Program
  • Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
  • Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties

And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more open to employees and their families.

What You'll Bring To The Table:

  • 10+ years of experience as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker is required
  • Proven expertise in Plastic Injection Molds is required
  • The ability to train and mentor others is required
  • The ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and CAD models

A Day In The Life:

  • Collaborate with project leader(s) and direct our team of Tool Makers
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and hands-on training to apprentices and team members
  • Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools, and fit/assemble components to fabricate and repair metalworking dies
  • Lead plastic injection mold builds from start to finish
  • Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

Ready to lead, mentor, and build with us? If you're a seasoned Tool Maker who values precision, teamwork, and a company that invests in its people Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is the place for you. Apply today and discover why our employees grow their careers here and have fun doing it! Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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