Toolmaker

Mayzon; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayzon in Delaware seeks a skilled Toolmaker to build, repair, and maintain molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and precision tooling for production. You will perform bench fitting, machining, inspection, and tooling troubleshooting to keep equipment production-ready.

Join a team that emphasizes precision, safety, and continuous improvement. The role requires 3+ years in toolmaking, experience with mills, lathes, and grinders, and the ability to read blueprints and document repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or trade school preferred.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in toolmaking or related tooling.
• Proficiency with manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Ability to read technical drawings and fabricate tooling to close tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and other production tooling as assigned.
• Fabricate, fit, and replace tooling components from blueprints, drawings, sketches, samples, or damaged parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform bench fitting, grinding, polishing, drilling, milling, turning, and related toolmaking operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training preferred

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

CNC/EDM setup

Job description

Reports To: Tooling Department Supervisor / Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Position Summary

The Toolmaker is responsible for building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and precision tooling used in production. This role combines precision machining, bench fitting, inspection, and troubleshooting to keep tooling accurate, functional, and production-ready.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and other production tooling as assigned.
• Fabricate, fit, and replace tooling components from blueprints, drawings, sketches, samples, or damaged parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform bench fitting, grinding, polishing, drilling, milling, turning, and related toolmaking operations required to restore or complete tooling.

Precision Machining & Inspection

• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, and other tool room equipment as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, engineering specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, and other precision measuring instruments to verify fit and dimensional accuracy.

Troubleshooting & Production Support

• Diagnose tooling wear, damage, fit, and performance issues and determine appropriate repair or adjustment methods.
• Support production by repairing and adjusting tooling and related components to minimize downtime and return equipment to service.
• Recommend practical tooling repairs or modifications when recurring issues, wear patterns, or production problems are identified.

Maintenance, Documentation & Safety

• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic preservation of tooling and tool room equipment; document repairs, modifications, defects, and maintenance performed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all required safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, and PPE practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational, technical, apprenticeship, or trade school training in toolmaking or machining is preferred.
• Three or more years of hands-on experience in toolmaking, tool and die, mold repair, precision machining, or a related tool room environment is preferred.
• Proficiency operating manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders; CNC or EDM setup and operating experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings and fabricate, fit, repair, or modify tooling components to specified dimensions and close tolerances.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of shop mathematics, toolmaking and machining practices, cutting tools, materials, fits, tolerances, speeds and feeds, and workholding methods.
• Strong precision measurement skills using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, and related instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify tooling wear, damage, alignment, and fit issues.
• Ability to work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, and manage multiple tooling priorities safely and accurately.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, handling, and close-detail tool room work.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for precision machining, fitting, assembly, and inspection; use of required PPE is mandatory.
• Tool room and manufacturing environment with regular exposure to machining equipment, moving machinery, tooling components, metal chips, lubricants, coolants, and noise.
• Work requires adherence to established safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, safe tooling-handling practices, and PPE requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Mayzon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mayzon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. The Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice.