Lead Tool Maker
$40 per hourCarlson 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 4 days ago
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