Toolmaker

Employbridge; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge seeks an experienced Tool & Die Maker in Ohio to repair, maintain, and build progressive dies used in high-volume production. This hands-on role emphasizes diagnosing tooling issues, improving die performance, and supporting startup activities.

You will read blueprints, work with engineering and production teams, and uphold safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement in tooling efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool & Die experience in manufacturing.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with progressive dies repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tooling drawings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and rebuild progressive stamping dies.
• Build and modify tooling components to support production.
• Perform preventative maintenance on dies.
• Diagnose die-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Read blueprints and tooling drawings.
• Work with Engineering and Production teams to improve tooling performance.
• Support die changeovers and startup activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our manufacturing team in Ohio. This hands-on role is responsible for the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and building of progressive dies used in high-volume production. The ideal candidate will have strong die-making experience, excellent mechanical aptitude, and the ability to diagnose tooling issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.

This position plays a critical role in maximizing production efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the quality and performance of tooling throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and rebuild progressive stamping dies.
• Build and modify tooling components to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform preventative maintenance on dies to ensure optimum performance and longevity.
• Diagnose die-related issues and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Use precision measuring instruments, hand tools, grinders, mills, lathes, and other toolroom equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and specifications.
• Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to improve tooling performance and efficiency.
• Ensure tooling meets quality standards and production requirements.
• Support die changeovers and startup activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool & Die experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with progressive dies, including repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to machine, fit, and assemble tooling components.
• Experience operating manual toolroom equipment, including mills, lathes, surface grinders, and precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Tool & Die professional looking to join a stable manufacturing environment where their expertise in progressive die repair, maintenance, and build activities will have a direct impact on production success.