Senior Toolroom Toolmaker

About the Role

ITW Drawform is seeking an experienced Toolroom Toolmaker to manufacture, repair, and maintain precision tooling components, fixtures, gages, and die details for high-volume deep draw and stamping operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on toolmaking, machining, blueprint reading, and precision measurement skills, and will help train and guide apprentice toolmakers.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling components, dies, fixtures, gages, and related toolroom components for deep draw stamping operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
• Plan the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
• Operate standard toolroom equipment such as manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, and other conventional machine tools.
• Learn CNC equipment (CNC lathe, Wire EDM, Machining Center) and expand toolmaking capabilities. Prior experience with CNC programming is a plus.
• Determine specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after machining.
• Train, coach, and guide apprentice toolmakers in safe work practices, toolroom fundamentals, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and tool manufacturing methods.
• Support tool repair and improvement activities to improve tooling reliability, quality, uptime, and tool life.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of toolroom, tool & die, or precision machining experience preferred.
• Journeyman license preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and precision measurement skills required.
• Experience with standard toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses required.
• Experience with CNC programming & set up is a plus.
• Experience with G-code, MasterCAM, or other CAM software is a plus.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lift approximately 40-60 pounds on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program

Pay

$39/hour - $51/hour