Experienced Toolmakers-Eyelet

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and optimize tooling in eyelet press operations
• Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, deep draw dies, and eyelet tooling using toolroom equipment and hand tools
• Support press setup and production teams during tool launches, troubleshooting, changeovers, and program transfers
• Diagnose tooling and process issues impacting dimensional accuracy, cosmetic quality, or machine performance
• Modify tooling designs to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and tool life
• Perform preventative maintenance and tool inspections to minimize downtime
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, tooling blueprints, and process documentation
• Maintain toolroom equipment and follow safe working practices at all times

Qualifications

• 5+ years of toolmaking experience in deep draw, eyelet tooling, or related precision metal forming environments required
• Strong experience supporting eyelet press manufacturing operations
• Proficiency with toolroom equipment, including manual lathes, Bridgeport milling machines, and manual surface grinders
• Strong understanding of metal forming, and/or deep draw forming principles
• Solid knowledge of measurement methods, precision inspection tools, and quality practices
• Ability to troubleshoot dimensional and cosmetic part defects
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent experience in eyelet toolmaking
• Experience with specialized eyelet equipment such as Lassy, Waterbury Farrell, or Baird machines
• Experience working with stainless steel and thin-gauge materials

About Cadence

Cadence is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in precision components and assemblies for the medical device and life sciences industries. With deep expertise in niche metal forming, machining, and complex component manufacturing, Cadence partners with customers to bring high-quality medical technologies to market. Our teams operate across multiple FDA-registered manufacturing sites and are dedicated to delivering precision, reliability, and innovation.

M-TH 6a-4:30pm, Overtime may be required.