Toolmaker

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc.; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc. is seeking a Toolmaker to build, repair, and maintain dies, fixtures, and production tooling. You will read engineering drawings, use CNC and manual machines, and measure with precision instruments to ensure components meet exact specifications.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely tool delivery, with collaboration across maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime and support clad metal manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with precision measurement instruments.
• Experience with manual and CNC machining tools.
• Knowledge of machining practices, tolerances, and tool maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, punches, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specs, and instructions.
• Operate manual and CNC tools to produce and finish components.
• Measure parts with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators.
• Diagnose tooling issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support clad metal forming, rolling, cutting and related processes.
• Perform tool changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting with teams.
• Maintain tooling records and inventory of tooling components.
• Keep the toolroom clean and compliant with safety rules.

Skills

Read drawings

Measuring with gauges

CNC machining

Machining practices

Safety and quality

Education

High school diploma

Toolmaking/machining program

Tools

Manual machine tools

CNC machines

Surface grinders

Job description

Position Summary

The Toolmaker builds, repairs, modifies, and maintains precision tools, dies, fixtures, and production equipment used in clad metal manufacturing. This role helps keep forming, rolling, cutting, and finishing operations safe, reliable, and on schedule by producing accurate tooling and responding promptly to production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, punches, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and other production tooling.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use manual and CNC machine tools—including lathes, mills, grinders, drills, and surface grinders to produce and finish components.
• Measure and verify parts using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and indicators.
• Diagnose tooling issues, identify root causes of wear or failure, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support production processes involving clad metal, including forming, rolling, trimming, cutting, and related operations.
• Perform tool changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting in coordination with production and maintenance teams.
• Maintain tooling records, repair documentation, and inventory of tooling components.
• Keep the toolroom and work area organized and comply with plant safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other applicable procedures when working on machinery or production equipment.
• Communicate tooling concerns, repair status, and production risks to supervisors and affected teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a toolmaking, machining, or mechanical trade program preferred.
• Experience as a toolmaker, die maker, machinist, or maintenance machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of machining practices, materials, tolerances, fits, and tool maintenance.
• Experience with manual machine tools; CNC machining experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safe work.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing plant and toolroom environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and temperature variation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and handle tools or components, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Success Measures

• Tooling is repaired and delivered accurately and on time.
• Tool-related downtime and repeat failures are reduced.
• Work meets drawing, quality, and safety requirements.
• Tooling documentation and work areas are kept in good order.