Precision Toolmaker: Dies, Molds & Fixtures Expert

Strohwig Industries; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Shift Premium

Medical & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-Paid Uniforms

Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Strohwig Industries in Richfield, Wisconsin is seeking a Precision Toolmaker to join our Manufacturing team. You will manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair precision tools, dies, molds, and fixtures. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow in precision machining.

You’ll work with experienced toolmakers, engineers, and manufacturing professionals to solve tooling challenges while maintaining high quality and safety standards. Shift premium on 2nd shift available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mills, lathes, grinders or related toolroom equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong precision measurement skills and basic shop math.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with others.
• Willingness to obtain overhead crane and forklift certifications.
• Own a personal toolbox and tools suitable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, fit, and repair precision tools, dies, molds, and fixtures per specs.
• Read and interpret drawings to determine tooling requirements.
• Operate mills, lathes, grinders and other tools to fabricate tooling components.
• Use CAD to review 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Inspect finished components with precision instruments.
• Assemble and test tooling components for proper function.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and assist with improvements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, dies, molds, fixtures.
• Document tooling modifications and completed work.
• Follow quality procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Manual machining equipment

Reading drawings/blueprints

Shop math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Overhead crane & forklift certs

Personal toolbox

Education

Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship

Technical college program

Equivalent vocational training

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Grinders

CAD software

Measuring instruments

Tooling assembly

Job description

Strohwig Industries in Richfield, Wisconsin is seeking a Precision Toolmaker to join our Manufacturing team. You will manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair precision tools, dies, molds, and fixtures. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow in precision machining.

You’ll work with experienced toolmakers, engineers, and manufacturing professionals to solve tooling challenges while maintaining high quality and safety standards. Shift premium on 2nd shift available.