Precision Toolmaker: CNC, Dies & Tooling

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a detail-oriented Tool Maker to join our Tool Room. You will create, repair, and maintain precision tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures, reading blueprints and CAD data to drive accurate fabrication.

The role requires experience with metal stamping tooling, setup of manual and CNC machines, and strong problem-solving skills. A strong safety and quality mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship or technical training in a Tool and Die program or equivalent work experience in toolmaking for metal stamping.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with compound blanks, semi-blanks, progressive dies, secondary tooling, fixtures and gages.
• Proficient in toolroom equipment including grinders, mills, lathes, and CNC machining & turning centers.
• Strong understanding of die clearances, press setup, and material flow in stamping operations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, die designs, and GD&T specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with high-strength steels and their impact on die wear and performance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and CAD files to plan tooling construction or repairs.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and surface finishers to fabricate die components.
• Assemble, fit, and test tools and dies to ensure proper function and fit.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on stamping tools and dies to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve tool performance and resolve stamping issues.
• Modify existing tools and fixtures to accommodate changes in design or production processes.
• Maintain detailed documentation of tool builds, repairs, and modifications.
• Ensure all work complies with company safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Independent work

Quality focus

Education

Tool & Die apprenticeship

Tools

Grinders

Mills

Lathes

CNC machines

CNC turning centers

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a detail-oriented Tool Maker to join our Tool Room. You will create, repair, and maintain precision tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures, reading blueprints and CAD data to drive accurate fabrication.

The role requires experience with metal stamping tooling, setup of manual and CNC machines, and strong problem-solving skills. A strong safety and quality mindset is essential for success.