Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift Germantown, WI 53022 11/2/2026

Ultra Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a skilled Tool & Die professional to manage tooling projects from planning to delivery. You will assemble tooling, verify components meet specs, and set up machines to produce parts according to tight tolerances.

Join a hands-on team where you will train apprentices, participate in pre-build meetings, and drive quality and efficiency across manufacturing processes. Journeyman Card in Tool & Die preferred, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a state-indentured Tool & Die apprenticeship.
• Journeyman Card in Tool & Die preferred.
• Excellent reading of technical drawings and math skills.

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.
• 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

State-indentured Tool & Die apprenticeship OR 6+ years as non-indentured Tool & Die Maker

Job description

• 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
• 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