Tool & Die Maker Stamping

Strattec Security Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Strattec Security Corporation is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to support tooling operations, develop tooling from drawings and IGES files, and collaborate with designers and engineers on automotive tooling projects.

You will operate CNCs, mills and lathes, ensure proper maintenance, and assist in training other technicians while maintaining a safe work environment. This role emphasizes precision, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Journeyman card or 8 years of experience required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• Must be capable of independently producing tooling from provided tool drawings and/or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly, according to proper toolroom methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities to support toolmaking operations and create tooling from drawings, dies, gages, jigs and fixtures.
• Work with maintenance personnel on tool builds and stamping tool projects.
• Provide sketches to engineering for tooling and new machines.
• Operate all toolroom machines and train others in their use.
• Produce tools from tool drawings/IGES files through final fit and assembly.
• Communicate with tool designers, engineers, vendors, and customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tool repair issues.
• Adjust schedules to respond to resource changes.
• Assist in training Tool and Die Maker personnel.

Skills

Toolmaking

Blueprint reading

Machining

Troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman card

8 years experience

Tools

CNC machines

Mills

Lathes

CMM

Job description

Responsibilities

Strattec Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. Strattec creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help Strattec to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

Let us know who you are! We want to know what motivates you and why you are the ideal candidate for our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a team-oriented attitude; have a multidiscipline background, and a passion for innovation. We are looking for leadership skills to develop a new group internally.

If you are one who like to build a team, has strong skillsets and likes to see your own ideas come to life, apply quickly!

Description of Job:

• Performs the activities required to support toolmaking operations and to make tools required by performing all operations necessary to construct, develop, alter, fit, align, adjust, calibrate and repair tooling, experimental tooling, dies, gages, jigs and fixtures, special machines and equipment. (Except molding dies)
• Work with maintenance personnel and Tool Build Technicians during the construction of special machines and equipment or Stamping tool builds to account for correct maintenance and repair of those machines and tools.
• Responsible for supplying sketches to engineering, to enable drawings to be made of tooling or new special machines and equipment.
• Must be capable of operating all toolroom machines and equipment related to the trade and instructing other toolmaker associates in their use.
• Must be capable of independently producing tools from provided tool drawings and/or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly, according to prescribed toolroom procedures, (i.e. deliverables).
• Communicates with tool designers, engineers, vendors, internal and external customers.
• Perform basic support type tasks of various trades that can be completed safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Associates will be trained in and perform multiple work assignments.
• Must be capable of trouble shooting and problem-solving during tool repair process.
• Notify Supervisor of issues that affect cost and timing.
• Must be capable of measuring and machining parts to print tolerances.
• Must be capable of expediting tool repairs within the toolroom or with vendors.
• Must be capable of adjusting schedules to react to changes in resources (personnel/equipment).
• Notify Supervisor and/or Lead Person when necessary to replenish departmental supplies.
• Assist in training other Tool and Die Maker personnel.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Tools and equipment used: Computers and printers, micrometer, calipers, scales, blueprints, comparator, ordinary standard gages, CMM, ordinary special gages, all department machinery, (including but not limited to): CNC machines, mills, lathes, grinding machines, drills, heat treating equipment, etc., reports, printouts, and forms. Various types of material handling equipment, including scales, power hand trucks, hand trucks, hand carts, etc., various hand tools, various containers including high boys, pans, bulk boxes, tubs, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must have a journeyman card or 8 years of experience.
• Pre‑employment physical and drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• Must be capable of independently producing tooling from provided tool drawings and/or I.G.E.S. files through final fit and assembly, according to proper toolroom methods (i.e. deliverables).

Strattec is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.