Tool and Die Maker I

Cadence, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing培训

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a Tool & Die Maker II in Cranston, RI to perform complex bench, machine, and finishing operations that support precision stamping dies and fixtures. You will lead die maintenance, train junior staff, and collaborate with a high-performing engineering team in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Required: 5+ years tooling/CNC experience with CAD (SolidWorks); high school diploma or equivalent and an apprenticeship or equivalent program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State-sponsored Tool & Die or Mold Maker apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of tooling manufacturing and CNC programming with CAD experience (SolidWorks).
• Electrical troubleshooting skills useful.
• Soldering, brazing, and welding a plus.
• Fork truck certification a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, and execute die maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Modify and maintain complex injection moldings and fixtures to optimize performance.
• Operate and set up Tool Room equipment and machinery.
• Perform advanced machine set-ups requiring tool modifications.
• Monitor and inspect die performance and quality.
• Instruct and mentor Toolmakers, Machinists, and Technicians.
• Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes as required.
• Assist in machine troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain all documentation in the maintenance program.

Skills

Wire EDM

Esprit programming

CNC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

SolidWorks CAD

Soldering

Welding

Fork truck certification

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tool & Die/Mold Maker apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Manufacturing Indirect Full-Time Employee - 40 hr/week - 8 Hour Shift O3 Cranston, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1290

At Cadence, we improve product performance by building solution-oriented partnerships with our customers and delivering highly technical, measurable outcomes across medical, life sciences, automotive, and other advanced industries.

We’re an engineering company at heart—with over 75 engineers across our organization—and have built a legacy of over three decades of manufacturing excellence by doing what others consider impossible.

Why Join Us?

• We attract and develop high-performing people.
• We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We encourage learning through experimentation and a supportive environment.
• We give back to the communities where we live and work.

Position Summary:

As a Tool & Die Maker II, you’ll perform complex bench, machine, and finishing operations to maintain and enhance precision high speed stamping dies and fixtures. You’ll play a key role in improving die performance, leading training for junior staff, and working with a high-performing technical team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, layout, and execute die maintenance work with minimal supervision.
• Modify and maintain complex injection moldings and fixtures to optimize performance.
• Operate and set up all Tool Room equipment and machinery.
• Perform advanced machine set-ups that may require tool modifications.
• Monitor and inspect die performance and quality.
• Instruct and mentor other Toolmakers, Machinists, and Technicians.
• Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes as required.
• Assist in machine troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain all documentation in the maintenance program.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Wire EDM and Esprit programming experience a plus.

Completion of a state sponsored Tool & Die or Mold Maker apprenticeship program or equivalent industry experience.

5+ years of related experience in tooling manufacturing and CNC programming with CAD experience (Solid Works).

Skilled in electrical troubleshooting.

Soldering, brazing, and welding a plus.

Fork truck certification (training provided) a plus.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

Solid computer skills a plus.

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities