Tool & Die Maker

Australia-Employment; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tool & Die Maker role in Warsaw, IN is an on-site, permanent position with 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will fabricate, modify, and repair tooling and fixtures, set up CNC equipment, and ensure precision through inspection and measurements. Travel up to 5% may be required.

You will work from drawings and specifications, collaborating with manufacturing and engineering to deliver high-quality tooling components for medical device manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabricating, modifying, or repairing tooling and dies.
• Strong ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, models, dimensions, tolerances, and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift and travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, reproduce, modify, and repair tooling and fixtures.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment for precision machining.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances with precision tools.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement repairs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprints

Precision measurement

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Education

Zimmer Biomet Aspire Program

Associate degree in Tool & Die

Four-year Tool & Die Apprenticeship

Six years toolmaking experience

Tools

CNC equipment

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Tool & Die Maker

$32 - $40 per hour | Warsaw, IN | On-site | Permanent

Tool & Die Maker | 2nd and 3rd Shift | Medical Device Manufacturing

A bit about us:

Founded nearly 100 years ago and based in Warsaw, Indiana, with operations in more than 25 countries, we are a global medical technology leader developing orthopedic products, digital technologies, and robotic solutions that help restore mobility and improve patients’ lives. Our products or technologies enhance a patient’s mobility every eight seconds, giving skilled manufacturing professionals the opportunity to produce precision components and tooling that directly support better patient outcomes worldwide.

Why join us?

• Meaningful Work: Support the manufacture of medical devices that restore mobility and improve patients’ lives.
• Established Industry Leader: Join a global organization with nearly 100 years of medical technology innovation.
• Career Development: Access professional development opportunities and pathways for continued growth.
• Competitive Total Rewards: Receive location-specific compensation, benefits, and wellness incentives.
• Recognition Culture: Work in an environment that values performance, contribution, inclusion, and employee recognition.
• Stable Manufacturing Environment: Join one of the world’s leading orthopedic manufacturing organizations in the heart of Warsaw’s medical-device industry.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Fabricate, reproduce, modify, and repair tooling, fixtures, gauges, existing parts, and production components.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, models, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Determine the most efficient and cost-effective method for laying out and completing assigned work.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment used for precision metal and plastic machining.
• Operate conventional mills, lathes, grinders, and other metal-cutting or plastic-working equipment.
• Perform precision grinding, fitting, finishing, and inspection of tooling and components.
• Machine materials including stainless steel, titanium, Zimaloy, UHMWPE plastic, ceramics, cold- and hot-rolled steel, brass, tool steels, aluminum, rubber, and castings.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, fit, and functionality using appropriate precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and make modifications or repairs that support production requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other toolroom personnel in a team-based environment.
• Maintain accurate, detailed work while following applicable safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Travel up to 5% when required.

Qualifications Needed:

• Must meet at least one of the following experience or education pathways:
• Completion of the Zimmer Biomet Aspire Tool & Die Trainee Program
• Associate degree in Tool & Die with at least three years of relevant toolmaking experience
• At least six years of hands-on toolmaking experience
• Completion of an approved four-year Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program
• Hands-on experience fabricating, modifying, or repairing tooling, fixtures, gauges, dies, or precision components.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machining equipment and conventional mills, lathes, grinders, and other metal-cutting equipment.
• Ability to independently interpret sketches, blueprints, models, dimensions, tolerances, and verbal instructions.
• Experience laying out and sequencing toolroom work efficiently from the available technical information.
• Working knowledge of tool steels, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, titanium, plastics, ceramics, rubber, and cast materials.
• Ability to perform accurate precision machining, grinding, fitting, and inspection.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift and travel up to 5%.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based manufacturing environment.

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