Tool and Die Maker

Ascendant Staffing Solutions; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendant Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Tool & Die professional to manage tooling projects and assemble tooling, ensuring components meet specifications and deadlines.

Responsibilities include pre-build planning, setting up and operating tools, and mentoring apprentices. Requires a tools-focused background, journeyman certification, and 3–5 years of progressive tooling experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years building progressive tooling; metal stamping preferred.
• Journeyman Card in Tool & Die.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Pre-Build meetings to plan efficient manufacturing processes.
• Assemble tooling and verify machined components meet specifications.
• Machine components using standard processes to required tolerances.
• Manage assigned tooling projects to meet customer quality and delivery expectations.
• Assemble components into tooling and set up/operate machines.
• Train and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Advanced math

Basic computer skills

Read technical drawings

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tool & Die apprenticeship or 6 years non-indentured experience

Tools

Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)

Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills

Job description

Job Description

Basic Function:

• Responsible for managing and assembling tooling projects, ensuring components meet specifications and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Pre-Build meetings to plan efficient manufacturing processes
• Assemble tooling and verify machined components meet specifications
• Machine components using standard processes to required tolerances
• Manage assigned tooling projects to meet customer quality and delivery expectations

Principle Duties:

• Assemble components into completed tooling
• Set up and operate tools to manufacture components
• Train and mentor apprentices

Education & Experience:

• Skills: Advanced math, basic computer skills, ability to read technical drawings, strong communication
• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a state-indentured Tool & Die apprenticeship OR 6 years as a non-indentured Tool & Die Maker
• Experience: 3-5 years building progressive tooling (metal stamping preferred)
• Certification: Journeyman Card in Tool & Die

Type:

You should be proficient in:

• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills