Toolmaker

TechSource, Inc

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a skilled Toolmaker in Wisconsin to support mission-critical manufacturing and production activities. This role involves operating precision machine tools to fabricate and maintain tooling that supports national security missions. Candidates must have relevant apprenticeship training or experience in the Tool & Die Shop, along with eligibility for security clearance. The firm offers competitive pay, benefits, and a commitment to employee ownership and empowerment.

Qualifications

Must have completed an 8,000-hour approved apprenticeship or possess relevant experience.
Eligible for Q security clearance.
Ability to work onsite at Pantex.

Responsibilities

Operate precision machine tools to create and repair tooling and fixtures.
Work from sketches and drawings to perform complex machining.
Maintain safety and quality standards in all operations.

Skills

Precision machine tools operation

Complex machining operations

Mathematical calculations

Adherence to safety regulations

Team collaboration

Education

8,000-hour B&W Pantex approved Apprenticeship or Trainee Program

4 years relevant Tool & Die Shop experience

Tools

CNC equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

About TechSource, Inc.

TechSource is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects. Our expertise spans scientific, engineering, and technical domains that support federal missions, national laboratories, and defense programs. We are proud to partner with PanTexas Deterrence under Maintenance & Operations contract at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX, contributing to mission success and operational excellence. TechSource delivers solutions through hundreds of experts with decades of experience and a strong commitment to safety-centric execution.

TechSource, Inc. is seeking a Toolmaker to support mission-critical manufacturing, maintenance, and production activities onsite at the Pantex Plant as part of the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) contract. In this role, you will fabricate, modify, repair, and maintain specialized tools, fixtures, and equipment that directly support national security missions in a highly regulated environment. As a Toolmaker, you will work closely with Pantex personnel and internal TechSource teams to ensure tooling and equipment meet precision, safety, quality, and operational requirements. This position supports work across rotating shifts, which may include nights, weekends, and holiday coverage, in a safety-focused, high-reliability setting.

Key Responsibilities

Specializes in the operation of precision machine tools such as conventional, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) in the construction and/or repair of tooling, gages, jigs, fixtures, or dies, where a high degree of specialized skill and knowledge of tool building practices is required.
Works from sketches, detail, assembly drawings, and/or from verbal instructions in planning and performing complex machining operations.
Processes items requiring complicated setups with a high degree of accuracy, using a variety of precision measuring instruments.
Performs complex mathematical calculations writes and/or edits programs for CNC equipment and uses complex tooling and gages in order to accomplish the job.
Adheres to Safety and Security regulations.
Maintains accurate records and proper maintenance and operation of equipment installations and/or fixtures.
Produces machined pieces to within tolerances and shapes as specified on detailed and assembly drawings.
Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed an 8,000-hour B&W Pantex approved Apprenticeship or Trainee Program which provides experience directly related to the craft work currently performed by the Tool & Die Shop.
Or have four (4) years experience satisfactory to line management in the performance of current Tool & Die Shop work as stated in the functions and responsibilities of this job description, and be familiar with all tools of the craft.
DOE Q clearance is nice to have, but not required. All candidates must be eligible for a Q security clearance.
HRP certificate is nice to have, but not required. All candidates must be eligible for a HRP certification.
An ability to work onsite at Pantex.

Nice to have qualifications

DOE Q clearance.
HRP certificate.

At TechSource, we recognize that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status as required by law.

What We Offer

We know employee benefits are important to you. Therefore, we offer full-time employees an attractive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and superior paid holidays. Full-time employees also are eligible to contribute to a health savings account and flexible spending accounts, and TechSource provides full-time employees with paid life insurance benefit of 2x salary up to a maximum of $250,000. Furthermore, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan, which TechSource enhances with a generous matching contribution. Lastly, TechSource is now an employee-owned company! Each qualifying TechSource employee takes a direct stake in the company’s success and future growth through stock allocations. Stock allocations and vesting are determined by hours worked and tenure.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function / Industries

Business Consulting and Services and Government Relations Services

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