Tool and Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker Jig & Fixture (Assembly Cells) Come join the Toledo Tool & Die team! Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio. Toledo Tool & Die is adding Tool & Die Maker Jig & Fixture (Assembly Cells) to our team to support our continued growth. This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment. The hours for this position are typically: 1st shift: Monday-Friday, 6AM-2PM MUST be willing to work overtime/weekends/holidays as needed Weekly pay 10 paid holidays Paid Time Off 401k Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) What makes you a great fit for this position: Precise attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively Strong work ethic Positive attitude Consistent attendance Willingness to learn Safety minded Position summary: The Tool & Die / Jig & Fixture Maker is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the jigs, fixtures, gauges, weld/assembly tooling, and die details used in the assembly cells. This role ensures tooling is safe, reliable, and capable of meeting production, quality, and delivery requirements in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Essential job functions: Build, assemble, modify, and repair jigs, fixtures, gauges, weld/assembly tooling, and die details for the assembly cells Diagnose tooling issues and perform root cause analysis on tooling- and fixture-related defects, downtime, or quality concerns Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on jigs, fixtures, weld tooling, and die details per established schedules Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, CAD drawings/models, fixture and die layouts, and specifications Machine tooling components using manual and CNC equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, EDM, etc.) Set up and try out fixtures and tooling in the assembly cells; make tooling adjustments to achieve part quality dimensional accuracy, and process capability Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams during new program launches and tooling changes, and continuous improvement activities Ensure tooling meets customer, print, and IATF 16949 quality requirements Maintain accurate tooling maintenance and repair documentation Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and shop safety procedures Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance, uptime, and cost reduction Assist with external tool builds, modifications, and tooling vendors as needed Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance. Assumes additional duties as assigned, which may fall outside the primary scope of the role. Requirements Minimum requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent experience Preferred requirements: 5+ years of Tool & Die, jig & fixture, or weld/assembly tooling experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Automotive supplier experience a plus Welding, fabrication, or machining skills. Forklift, crane, or lift equipment certification (or willingness to obtain).