Lead Toolmaker: Die Maintenance & Special Projects

mra; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly summer picnics

Tacos every other Tuesday

Thanksgiving & Christmas lunches

Company-sponsored summer/fall events

Themed lunches throughout the year

Free coffee & popcorn

Subsidized vending machines

Company swag stipend

Job summary

Reich Tool in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to lead die maintenance and repair projects on the first shift. You will coordinate with CNC, Wire EDM, Toolroom and Inspection teams, interpret blueprints and GD&T, and drive on-time delivery of complex die components. We value 5-7 years of hands-on tool & die experience, CNC/Wire EDM proficiency, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).

U.S. citizenship is required; join a family-owned shop with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a tool & die environment.
• Experience running CNC or Wire EDM
• Experience leading projects, coordinating work, and managing priorities.
• Proven ability to build and repair metal stamping die components, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals geometry and trigonometry.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead projects from kickoff through delivery, managing timelines, priorities, and resources.
• Work closely with the Tool & Die Supervisor to schedule incoming work and distribute work.
• Coordinate workflow with CNC, Wire EDM, Toolroom, Waterjet, and Inspection departments.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications; communicate technical requirements.
• Support or participate in new die build projects.
• Update design changes on CAD and submit them to the design department as required.
• Ensure all required paperwork, job documentation, and records are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

CNC machining

Wire EDM

Project leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Die maintenance

U.S. citizen

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Reich Tool in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to lead die maintenance and repair projects on the first shift. You will coordinate with CNC, Wire EDM, Toolroom and Inspection teams, interpret blueprints and GD&T, and drive on-time delivery of complex die components. We value 5-7 years of hands-on tool & die experience, CNC/Wire EDM proficiency, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).

U.S. citizenship is required; join a family-owned shop with comprehensive benefits and growth