Toolmaker Bench Technician

Leoforce; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Vacation time

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Toolmaker Bench Technician to join our precision tooling team. This hands-on role focuses on assembling, fitting, finishing, and delivering high-quality tooling components for demanding industries.

You will work with machined tooling parts, read models and drawings, install hydraulic lines, and ensure tooling surfaces are polished to spec, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and meeting project timelines.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of relevant manufacturing, tooling, mechanical assembly, or hands-on shop experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently once given direction.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented shop environment.
• Organized and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and technology.
• A dependable, positive attitude with the persistence to work through challenging builds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble precision tooling and related components.
• Fit and align individual components during the tooling build process.
• Read and reference tool models, drawings, and bills of material as needed.
• Install and route water and hydraulic lines.
• Assist with the installation of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Polish and finish tooling surfaces and components.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as surface grinders, bench grinders, and wire wheels.
• Use appropriate material-handling equipment to move tooling and components.
• Verify that the correct materials, tooling, and setup items are available for scheduled work.
• Identify potential production or scheduling issues and communicate them to leadership.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safety-focused work area.
• Help keep tooling projects moving toward quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Tools

Read drawings

BOM references

Shop equipment operation

Job description

Toolmaker Bench Technician

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $28 - $35 per hour

Job Details

We're looking for a Bench Technician / Tooling Assembly Technician who enjoys hands-on mechanical work and takes pride in building precision tooling.

In this role, you'll work with machined tooling components and take part in the fitting, assembly, plumbing, finishing, and preparation of tools for final delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined, comfortable working with their hands, and enjoys projects that require attention to detail and problem-solving.

What you'll be doing:

• Assemble and disassemble precision tooling and related components
• Fit and align individual components during the tooling build process
• Read and reference tool models, drawings, and bills of material as needed
• Install and route water and hydraulic lines
• Assist with the installation of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components
• Polish and finish tooling surfaces and components
• Safely operate shop equipment such as surface grinders, bench grinders, and wire wheels
• Use appropriate material-handling equipment to move tooling and components
• Verify that the correct materials, tooling, and setup items are available for scheduled work
• Identify potential production or scheduling issues and communicate them to leadership
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safety-focused work area
• Help keep tooling projects moving toward quality, cost, and delivery expectations

What we're looking for:

• Approximately 2+ years of relevant manufacturing, tooling, mechanical assembly, or hands-on shop experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently once given direction
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented shop environment
• Organized and safety-conscious approach to work
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and technology
• A dependable, positive attitude with the persistence to work through challenging builds

A bit about us:

We're a well-established precision manufacturing and tooling organization with decades of experience supporting demanding industries. Our work includes complex tooling, molds, dies, precision-machined components, and production solutions used across aerospace, defense, automotive, heavy truck, building products, and other industrial markets.

The company combines experienced craftspeople with advanced manufacturing technology and equipment to tackle challenging, highly engineered projects where quality and precision matter.

Why join us?

• Work on custom tooling and complex builds, rather than repetitive production
• Hands-on position where you'll assemble, fit, finish, and troubleshoot tooling
• Opportunity to use a variety of mechanical and shop skills
• Work with precision components for industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and heavy equipment
• Become part of a team that values craftsmanship, accuracy, safety, and getting the job done right
• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance along with 401k, vacation time, short-term disability, paid holidays, and more...