Senior Toolmaker: Progressive Dies, Blueprint & Lean

Brightpath Associates LLC; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Farmington, CT is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot progressive tooling and dies. The role requires reading engineering blueprints, ensuring tooling quality, and aligning with production schedules.

You will support cost estimation efforts and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least five years in progressive tooling/dies, strong blueprint-reading and troubleshooting abilities, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in progressive tooling/dies.
• Strong blueprint-reading and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of SPC and ISO standards and lean manufacturing.
• Ability to perform hands‑on manufacturing work and lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot progressive tooling and dies.
• Ensure tooling quality and meet production schedules.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Support cost estimation and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Cost estimation

Tools

SPC

ISO standards

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC in Farmington, CT is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot progressive tooling and dies. The role requires reading engineering blueprints, ensuring tooling quality, and aligning with production schedules.

You will support cost estimation efforts and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least five years in progressive tooling/dies, strong blueprint-reading and troubleshooting abilities, and the