Tool & Die Maker

LHH; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain production tooling in a busy metal fabrication setting. You will read blueprints, fabricate fixtures, and apply precision measurement skills to ensure parts meet exact specs.

The role emphasizes tooling repair, preventative maintenance, and process improvements to minimize downtime and support high-quality production output. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience with tool, die, jig, fixture, and gauge repair and fabrication.
• Skilled in operating manual and machine tools and using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of algebra, geometry, and machining principles.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain production tooling in a manufacturing environment.
• Support daily operations with tooling repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Fabricate fixtures and implement process improvements to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to quality production through tooling optimization.

Skills

Blueprint reading & interpretation

Tool & Die repair & fabrication

Precision measuring equipment

Manual machine tools operation

Machining principles (algebra/geometry

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Machine tools

Precision measurement tools

Job description

A Metal Fabrication company serving a booming industry is looking to add a Tool & Die Maker to their team. This role is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining production tooling in a manufacturing environment. The position supports daily operations by performing tooling repairs, preventative maintenance, fixture fabrication, and process improvements to minimize downtime and ensure quality production.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience with tool, die, jig, fixture, and gauge repair and fabrication.
• Skilled in operating manual and machine tools and using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of algebra, geometry, and machining principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.