CNC/Manual Precision Tooling Machinist (Stamping & Forming)

Torrey Holistics; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking a Toolmaker with hands-on tooling experience in metal stamping and forming to fabricate precision tooling components. You will read blueprints, set up CNC and manual machines, and fabricate dies, fixtures, and jigs with tight tolerances from concept through completion.

In this role you’ll maintain tooling, assemble components for multi-slide systems, and collaborate with the manufacturing team to keep operations running smoothly in a busy toolroom

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Solid understanding of tool design, shop math, blueprint reading, machining, and assembly practices.
• Hands-on tooling experience within the metal stamping and forming industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce tooling components by milling, turning, and grinding to tight tolerances on CNC and manual machines.
• Maintain and service production tooling to keep operations running smoothly.
• Build new cutting and forming tools from concept through completion.
• Assemble components for multi-slide and four-slide production systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Machining

Tool design understanding

Tooling experience

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Trade school apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machines

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

Role Overview

Picture your day in the toolroom: you review prints, map the sequence of cuts, and move from setup to final inspection with care. You’ll fabricate precision tools, dies, fixtures, and jigs by executing the operations you’ve planned on both manual and CNC equipment—lathes, mills, and grinders—holding tight tolerances from first pass to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Produce tooling components by milling, turning, and grinding to tight tolerances on CNC and manual machines.
• Maintain and service production tooling to keep operations running smoothly.
• Build new cutting and forming tools from concept through completion.
• Assemble components for multi-slide and four-slide production systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Solid understanding of tool design, shop math, blueprint reading, machining, and assembly practices.
• Hands‑on tooling experience within the metal stamping and forming industry.

Physical Realities of the Role

• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to wear PPE.

Experience & Education

• 3–8 years of recent experience as a Toolmaker.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a toolmaking apprenticeship or trade school apprenticeship is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.