Senior Toolmaker: Eyelet & Die Mastery

Cadence Inc.; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cadence is seeking an experienced Toolmakers for our Watertown, CT facility. You will support high-precision metal forming operations, building, repairing, and optimizing deep draw dies and eyelet tooling.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in eyelet tooling, strong toolroom skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of toolmaking experience in deep draw, eyelet tooling, or related precision metal forming environments.
• Strong experience supporting eyelet press manufacturing operations
• Proficiency with toolroom equipment, including manual lathes, Bridgeport milling machines, and manual surface grinders
• Strong understanding of metal forming, and/or deep draw forming principles
• Solid knowledge of measurement methods, precision inspection tools, and quality practices
• Ability to troubleshoot dimensional and cosmetic part defects
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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

toolmaking

eyelet tooling

problem solving

attention to detail

quality practices

dimensional troubleshooting

team collaboration

Education

Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent experience in eyelet toolmaking

Tools

manual lathes

Bridgeport milling machines

manual surface grinders

toolroom equipment

Job description

Cadence is seeking an experienced Toolmakers for our Watertown, CT facility. You will support high-precision metal forming operations, building, repairing, and optimizing deep draw dies and eyelet tooling.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in eyelet tooling, strong toolroom skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.