Tool & Die Maker — Precision Dies & Fixtures for High-Tolerance Production

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Bonuses

Retirement benefits

Wellbeing

Holidays & vacation

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Discount programs

Equal opportunity

Job summary

John Deere Horicon Works in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Tool & Die Maker to design, lay out, and build precision tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges. You’ll work in a safety-focused production environment, support maintenance programs, and set up machines with minimal supervision.

Candidates should have strong layout skills, experience with precision measuring equipment, and a willingness to work overtime and shifts based on seniority. Join a team that values quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or NCRC.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience.
• Journeyperson’s card in Tool & Die Making or 4+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and construct tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges with close tolerances.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Read prints and schematics; select sequence of operation for completion.
• Perform layout using advanced mathematical procedures.
• Make setups and devise attachments for efficient job completion.
• Inspect tools with gauge blocks and precision measuring instruments.
• Repair and adjust tools, dies, fixtures, or gauges as needed.
• Work with minimal supervision and assist team members.
• Maintain clean work area and perform other duties; shifts may vary by seniority.

Skills

Layout and fabrication

Precision measuring equipment

Manual handling tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

3+ years of manufacturing work experience

Job description

John Deere Horicon Works in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Tool & Die Maker to design, lay out, and build precision tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges. You’ll work in a safety-focused production environment, support maintenance programs, and set up machines with minimal supervision.

Candidates should have strong layout skills, experience with precision measuring equipment, and a willingness to work overtime and shifts based on seniority. Join a team that values quality and teamwork.