Prototype Tool & Die Maker: Dies, Fixtures & Maintenance

Parallel Employment; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Hire

On-site

Job summary

Parallel Employment is seeking a Tool and Die Maker in Racine, WI to design and build prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and stamping dies, and to troubleshoot production issues while supporting production goals.

Responsibilities include following blueprints, setting up mills and surface grinders, performing preventative maintenance, verifying dimensions with micrometers, and completing die sharpening and routine tool room tasks. First shift, $28-35/hr, on-site in Racine, WI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship program or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years in a tool and die maker role in metal stamping.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings and verify dimensions.
• Experience operating mills, surface grinders, and related tool room equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules (lockout/tagout, machine guarding).
• Strong communication in English and ability to follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering to develop prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and dies from blueprints and drawings.
• Set up and operate tool room machinery, including mills and surface grinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and repair/adjust as needed.
• Verify dimensions with micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators.
• Complete die sharpening and routine tool room tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement using micrometers

English communication

Reading technical drawings

Shop math

Education

High school diploma

Tool and Die apprenticeship

Tools

Mills

Surface grinders

Die sharpening

Cranes/hoists

Job description

Parallel Employment is seeking a Tool and Die Maker in Racine, WI to design and build prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and stamping dies, and to troubleshoot production issues while supporting production goals.

Responsibilities include following blueprints, setting up mills and surface grinders, performing preventative maintenance, verifying dimensions with micrometers, and completing die sharpening and routine tool room tasks. First shift, $28-35/hr, on-site in Racine, WI.