Tool and Die Maker II

Cadence Inc.; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Cadence Inc. is seeking a Tool & Die Maker II in Deland, FL to maintain high-speed stamping dies and fixtures. You will perform bench, machine, and finishing operations and help drive improvements in die performance while mentoring junior staff.

You’ll be part of a high-performing technical team in a manufacturing environment that values precision, safety, and continuous learning. The role reports to the Operations Manager and follows a Monday–Friday schedule with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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).
• Wire EDM and Esprit programming experience a plus.
• Soldering, brazing, and welding a plus.
• Fork truck certification (training provided) a plus.

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.

Skills

Tooling manufacturing experience

CNC programming

CAD (SolidWorks)

Electrical troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Training/mentoring

Attention to detail

Soldering/Brazing/Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tool & Die or Mold Maker apprenticeship program or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit programming

Wire EDM

Job description

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Full-Time Employee - 40 hr/week - 10 Hour Shift O3 Deland, FL, US

Location: Deland, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm (1 hour unpaid lunch), overtime and weekends possible when needed.
Reports to: Operations Manager

About Cadence:

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