Toolmaker – Aluminum Permanent Mold Casting

iLocatum; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

iLocatum is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to build, maintain, and repair aluminum molds, tools, and dies for a precision manufacturing team in Idaho. You’ll review blueprints, set up and run CNC and manual machines, and perform quality checks to ensure tooling meets specs and production schedules.

Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with engineers and production staff in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in machining operations including milling, drilling, grinding, and lathing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD designs.
• Maintain, repair, and modify molds, tools, and dies to production specs.
• Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair molds, tools, and dies.
• Review blueprints and set up/operate machinery.
• Perform quality checks to ensure tooling meets specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Machining operations

Blueprints & CAD interpretation

Mold/tool/die maintenance

Measuring tool accuracy

CNC & manual machining

GD&T experience

Trade school or apprenticeship

Education

Trade school certification or apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorksCAM

SolidWorks

Job description

Toolmaker – Aluminum Permanent Mold Casting

We're hiring an experienced Toolmaker to build, maintain, and repair molds, tools, and dies for a well-established manufacturing team.

Must-Haves

• Proficiency in machining operations, including milling, drilling, grinding, and lathing


• Skilled in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD designs


• Ability to maintain, repair, and modify molds, tools, and dies to meet production needs


• Familiarity with measuring tools and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges


• Experience using CNC and manual machine tools


• GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) experience


• Trade school certification, apprenticeship completion, or relevant work experience in toolmaking or machining

Nice to Have

• SolidCam, SolidWorksCAM, or SolidWorks experience


• Background in aluminum permanent mold casting or the metalworking industry

What You'll Do

As a Toolmaker, you'll manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair molds, tools, and dies. You'll review blueprints, set up and operate machinery, perform quality checks, and collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to make sure tooling meets specifications and production deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Someone with strong problem-solving skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Company

This company is an established manufacturer specializing in precision aluminum castings, offering a full range of services from engineering and tooling to casting, machining, finishing, and assembly. Known for a turnkey, all-inclusive approach, they serve a variety of industries with a strong focus on quality and precision.