Deep Draw Toolmaker — Precision Machining & Career Growth

Truelove & Maclean, Inc., A member of SFS; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Training opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Truelove & Maclean, Inc., A member of SFS is seeking an experienced Deep Draw Toolmaker to build, repair, and optimize tooling for Waterbury Farrel and U.S. Baird presses.

The role requires strong knowledge of metal forming, precision machining, and tooling construction to troubleshoot production issues and improve part quality. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Production and Engineering to perform tool tryouts, maintenance, and new tooling development in a safety-focused environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on deep draw tooling experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience with Waterbury Farrel and U.S. Baird transfer presses.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and precision hand-fitting skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, maintain, repair, and modify deep draw dies and tooling.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production problems, including defects and wear.
• Perform tooling tryouts, adjustments, and repairs to improve quality and efficiency.
• Read blueprints and GD&T specifications and apply them to tooling.
• Use precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges).
• Operate mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Fit and finish tooling components to spec; support tooling development.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Document repairs and preventive maintenance; assist launches.

Skills

Deep draw tooling

Blueprints & GD&T

Mechanical aptitude

Precision hand-fitting

Troubleshooting tooling

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school or apprenticeship (tool & die)

Tools

Waterbury Farrel presses

U.S. Baird presses

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Truelove & Maclean, Inc., A member of SFS is seeking an experienced Deep Draw Toolmaker to build, repair, and optimize tooling for Waterbury Farrel and U.S. Baird presses.

The role requires strong knowledge of metal forming, precision machining, and tooling construction to troubleshoot production issues and improve part quality. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Production and Engineering to perform tool tryouts, maintenance, and new tooling development in a safety-focused environment