Lead Tool Maker

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corporation; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned, innovative company as a Lead Tool Maker in Cedarburg, WI. This role offers the chance to lead a skilled team in the design and fabrication of plastic injection molds for diverse industries such as Automotive and Medical. With a focus on mentorship and guidance, you'll help shape the skills of upcoming Tool Makers while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment that values teamwork and recognition. If you're passionate about manufacturing and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Health Care Plan with Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution

PTO & Holiday Pay

Life and AD&D Insurance

Self-Directed 401k plan - 3% company match

Weekly Pay

Profit Sharing Plan

Team Gainsharing Bonus Program

Company provided PPE

On-site Carlson Recreational Center

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastic injection molds is required.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Tool Makers in mold building.
• Analyze specifications and operate machine tools safely.
• Ensure a safe working environment while fabricating dies.

Skills

Plastic Injection Molds

Engineering Design Interpretation

Mentorship

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Tool Maker to join our team of approx. 70+ skilled Machinists and Toolmakers in our safe, friendly, and climate-controlled advanced manufacturing facilities.

Based in Cedarburg, WI, our team will look to you to support the design, build, refurbishment, and reverse engineering of plastic injection molds to support industries such as Automotive, Plastic Packaging, Medical, Battery & many more!

Starting pay ranges from $30 - $40/hr with generous perks and benefits including:

• Full Health Care Plan with Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Self-Directed 401k plan - 3% company match
• Weekly Pay
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Referral Program
• Company provided PPE - Safety glasses (including Prescription), Uniforms, & Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program
• Family-owned environment - Company lunches, Milestone recognition, Cookouts and Holiday Parties
• On-site Carlson Recreational Center for employees and their family members including weightlifting and cardio equipment, golf simulator, pickleball court, and more!

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 5+ years of work experience directly related to Plastic Injection Molds is required
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification/degree is required
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze engineering designs and computer-based CAD plans and models.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with project leader(s), and provide direction to our team of Tool Makers
• Provide mentorship and guidance to our up-and-coming Tool Makers to assist with skill building
• Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools
• Fit and assemble parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies
• Lead plastic injection mold build through all stages
• Maintain a safe working environment

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.