Tool and Die Maker

mra; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha Metal Products in Waukesha, WI seeks an experienced Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain metal stamping dies and tooling in a busy tool room. You will read blueprints, perform bench and machine operations, and ensure precision work with micrometers and calipers.

Position emphasizes progressive die troubleshooting, dimensional accuracy, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of tool building experience or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card preferred.
• Progressive die troubleshooting experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances, and precision measurement.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• SolidWorks and Mastercam experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, alter, and maintain metal stamping dies and other tooling.
• Plan, lay out, and perform bench and machine operations based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform precision bench and assembly work, including fitting, aligning, calibrating, adjusting, and finishing tooling.
• Build tooling from your own concepts when design specifications are not available.
• Troubleshoot progressive dies and identify opportunities for corrections and improvements.
• Respond to tooling issues and concerns from the production floor.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure tooling repairs are completed efficiently.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Maintain quality, workmanship, and dimensional accuracy of assigned work.
• Participate in quality audits and maintain required documentation.
• Follow 5S, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Measuring instruments

CAD/CAM experience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork / Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Waukesha Metal Products

Tool & Die Maker

Waukesha, WI

We are looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker with a strong emphasis on building and developing metal stamping dies. This position will be responsible for building, repairing, modifying, troubleshooting, and maintaining dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, and other tooling used in the manufacturing process.

What You’ll Do

• Build, repair, alter, and maintain metal stamping dies and other tooling
• Plan, lay out, and perform bench and machine operations based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Perform precision bench and assembly work, including fitting, aligning, calibrating, adjusting, and finishing tooling
• Build tooling from your own concepts when design specifications are not available
• Troubleshoot progressive dies and identify opportunities for corrections and improvements
• Respond to tooling issues and concerns from the production floor
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure tooling repairs are completed efficiently
• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools
• Maintain quality, workmanship, and dimensional accuracy of assigned work
• Participate in quality audits and maintain required documentation
• Follow 5S, safety, environmental, and quality procedures

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of tool building experience or equivalent experience
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card preferred
• Previous tool building experience preferred
• Progressive die troubleshooting experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances, and precision measurement
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments
• SolidWorks and/or Mastercam experience is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a tool room environment
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, with intermittent sitting and walking
• May occasionally need to climb, balance, reach overhead, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Work environment can be loud
• Required PPE includes steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and company uniform

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for a skilled Tool & Die Maker to take a hands-on role in building precision tooling from the ground up, while also using their troubleshooting and machining expertise to support production.

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As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

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