Senior Tool & Die Maker - Lead Tooling & Innovation

Strattec Security Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATTEC Security Corporation is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to support toolmaking operations and produce tooling from drawings. You will work with CNC mills, lathes, grinders and other equipment, ensuring parts meet print tolerances and are ready for assembly.

You will collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, adjust schedules and train junior staff, helping STRATTEC to maintain high-quality tooling for automotive customers.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of independently producing tooling from provided tool drawings and/or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly.
• Tools and equipment used include CNC machines, mills, lathes, grinding machines, drills, heat-treating equipment, etc.
• Must be Journeyman or have 8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform the activities required to support toolmaking operations and to make tools from drawings or I.G.E.S. files, delivering tooling per procedures.
• Work with maintenance personnel during construction of special machines and equipment and to ensure correct maintenance and repair of tools.
• Must be capable of instructing other toolmaker associates in their use and communicating with designers, engineers and customers.

Skills

Toolmaking

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

CNC knowledge

Leadership

Tools

CNC machines

Mills

Lathes

Grinding machines

Calipers

CMM

Job description

STRATTEC Security Corporation is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to support toolmaking operations and produce tooling from drawings. You will work with CNC mills, lathes, grinders and other equipment, ensuring parts meet print tolerances and are ready for assembly.

You will collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, adjust schedules and train junior staff, helping STRATTEC to maintain high-quality tooling for automotive customers.