Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift

Ultra Tool & Manufacturing; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Tool & Manufacturing in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Tool & Die technician to manage and assemble tooling projects, ensuring parts meet specifications and deadlines.

You will set up and operate tooling, train apprentices, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to maintain quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills and ability to read technical drawings.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus Tool & Die apprenticeship or 6+ years experience.
• Journeyman Card in Tool & Die required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components into completed tooling.
• Set up and operate tools to manufacture components.
• Train and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Advanced math

Basic computer skills

Read technical drawings

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tool & Die apprenticeship

6+ years Tool & Die Maker experience

Job description

Basic Function:

• Responsible for managing and assembling tooling projects, ensuring components meet specifications and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Pre-Build meetings to plan efficient manufacturing processes
• Assemble tooling and verify machined components meet specifications
• Machine components using standard processes to required tolerances
• Manage assigned tooling projects to meet customer quality and delivery expectations

Principle Duties:

• Assemble components into completed tooling
• Set up and operate tools to manufacture components
• Train and mentor apprentices

Education & Experience:

• Skills: Advanced math, basic computer skills, ability to read technical drawings, strong communication
• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a state-indentured Tool & Die apprenticeship OR 6+ years as a non-indentured Tool & Die Maker
• Experience: 3–5 years building progressive tooling (metal stamping preferred)
• Certification: Journeyman Card in Tool & Die