Tool & Die Maker

American Orthodontics; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, life, and disability

HSA and FSA accounts

401k with company matching and profit‑

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Orthodontics in Sheboygan, WI seeks an experienced Tool & Diemaker to fabricate, modify and repair die sets, tooling and fixtures. You will machine parts, read blueprints and CAD files, and ensure tolerances meet specifications.

The role requires journeyman status, 2+ years of bench repair experience, and ability to work 8–10 hours standing, with lift up to 40 lbs. A strong attention to detail and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Tool & Die certification or proven status required.
• At least 2 years of bench repair experience including assembly, machinery, up-keep, layout, die repair, inspection, die and/or fixture building, welding and heat treating.
• Ability to read and understand sketches or CAD files.
• MasterCam experience preferred.
• Able to stand 8–10 hours per day and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts from prints and models.
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of tools and dies.
• Set up and operate lathes, EDM, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and saws.
• Assemble parts to make, repair or modify tooling, dies, jigs and gauges.
• Troubleshoot punch press tooling and dies on presses up to 20 tons.
• Finish surfaces by smoothing and polishing.
• Validate completed tools to ensure they meet specifications.
• Perform additional duties to support business objectives.

Skills

Read CAD files

MasterCam

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die

Tools

MasterCam

Job description

Job Details

Description

Job Summary

Fabricates, modifies or repairs die sets, tooling, fixtures and miscellaneous tooling.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Machine parts from prints and models
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of tools, dies, fixtures and gauges using measuring instruments
• Set-up and operate machining equipment such as lathes, EDM, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and saws
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify required tooling, dies, jigs, gauges and tools using machine tools and hand tools
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot on punch press tooling, progressive punch press dies and on presses up to 20 ton
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools
• Validate completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Tool & Die required.
• 2 years of previous experience in bench repair, including assembly, machinery, up-keep, layout, die repair, inspection, die and/or fixture building, welding and heat treating.
• Ability to read and understand sketches or computer-aided design (CAD) files
• Master Cam
• Must be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours per day
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 40 pounds occasionally

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts
• 401k with company matching and profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement