Eyelet Toolmaker (1st & 2nd shifts)

The Toolmaker is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing precision tooling used in high-volume manufacturing of consumer battery components. This role supports production by ensuring molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges operate safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling, including: - Progressive and transfer dies - Injection molds - Stamping tooling - Fixtures, jigs, and gauges
• Diagnose and resolve tooling related issues that affect quality, yield, or uptime
• Perform precision machining using: - Manual mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support production goals
• Perform preventive maintenance on tooling to extend tool life and reduce unplanned downtime
• Support new product launches, tooling trials, and process improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation of tooling repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and environmental standards (including regulated battery manufacturing requirements)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling reliability, cycle time, and scrap reduction
• Provide shift handoff communication to ensure continuity across shifts

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing environment, preferably high volume or precision components
• Strong knowledge of: - Dies, molds, tooling steels, heat treatment, and tight tolerance machining - Measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical comparators
• Proven ability to troubleshoot tooling in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and specifications
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift on a consistent basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in battery, electronics, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting automated or high-speed production lines
• PLC or automation exposure related to tooling integration (a plus)

About the Role

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christine McNamara

A bit about us: The Toolmaker is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing precision tooling used in high-volume manufacturing of consumer battery components. This role supports production by ensuring molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges operate safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with 2nd shift differential
Overtime opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Paid time off and holidays
Stable, long-term employment with a market-leading consumer battery manufacturer
Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the tooling or engineering organization

Pay

$29 - $48 per hour

Schedule

Both 1st and 2nd shifts available!

Job Details

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