Senior Eyelet Toolmaker for Precision Die Work

Cadence, Inc.; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence, Inc. in Watertown, CT is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to support high-precision eyelet tooling and deep draw dies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on building, repairing, troubleshooting, and optimizing tooling, while collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure dimensional accuracy and product quality. Overtime may be required; M-Th 6a-4:30pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of toolmaking in deep draw/eyelet tooling or related precision metal forming environments.
• Experience supporting eyelet press manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with toolroom equipment and measurement/quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and optimize tooling in eyelet press operations.
• Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, deep draw dies, and eyelet tooling using toolroom equipment and hand tools.
• Support press setup and production teams during tool launches, troubleshooting, changeovers, and program transfers.
• Diagnose tooling and process issues impacting dimensional accuracy, cosmetic quality, or machine performance.
• Modify tooling designs to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and tool life.
• Perform preventative maintenance and tool inspections to minimize downtime.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, tooling blueprints, and process documentation.
• Maintain toolroom equipment and follow safe working practices at all times.

Skills

Eyelet tooling

Deep draw tooling

Precision machining

Troubleshooting

Dimensional inspection

Tools

Manual lathe

Bridgeport mill

Surface grinder

Job description

Cadence, Inc. in Watertown, CT is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to support high-precision eyelet tooling and deep draw dies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on building, repairing, troubleshooting, and optimizing tooling, while collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure dimensional accuracy and product quality. Overtime may be required; M-Th 6a-4:30pm.