Tool & Die Welder

Stoughton; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled tooling and machining technician to build, repair, and maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment. You will read blueprints, perform MIG welding, fabrication, and finishing on tooling components, and support manufacturing operations with precision craftsmanship.

You will work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, follow safety and quality procedures, and may travel between plants to support project work as needed.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, machining, welding, or tool and die experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong math skills, including fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment.
• Perform MIG welding, fabrication, machining, and finishing operations on tooling and equipment components
• Operate a variety of shop equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, belt sanders, and other machine tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and repair work.
• Measure, inspect, and verify tooling and components to maintain required tolerances and quality standards.
• Identify and select appropriate materials for fabrication and repair projects, including various grades of steel.
• Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as required.
• Interplant travel to support project work as needed

Skills

Machining

Welding

Tool and Die

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading trailer manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. Tooling accuracy and equipment reliability are essential to maintaining product quality and efficient production.

What You’ll Do -

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment.
• Perform welding (MIG), fabrication, machining, and finishing operations on tooling and equipment components
• Operate a variety of shop equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, belt sanders, and other machine tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and repair work.
• Measure, inspect, and verify tooling and components to maintain required tolerances and quality standards.
• Identify and select appropriate materials for fabrication and repair projects, including various grades of steel.
• Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as required.
• Interplant travel to support project work as needed

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, machining, welding, or tool and die experience.
• Experience fabricating, repairing, and maintaining tooling, fixtures, or production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of machining equipment and precision measuring tools.
• Strong math skills, including fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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