Toolmaker - Die Maintenance, Repair & Special Projects

MRA Recruiting Services; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly picnics

Tacos on Tuesdays

Thanksgiving & Christmas lunches

Company events

Themed lunches

Coffee & popcorn

Job summary

Reich Tool seeks a skilled Toolmaker for die maintenance, repair, and projects on the 1st shift. You will lead diverse tasks from kickoff to delivery, coordinating with CNC, Wire EDM, Toolroom, and Inspection teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in tool & die, strong GD&T and blueprint reading, and CAD experience with SolidWorks/AutoCAD. This is a hands-on leadership role in a family-owned shop serving aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced

Qualifications

• 5–7 years hands-on experience in tool & die environments.
• Experience running CNC or Wire EDM.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating work.
• Proven ability to build/repair metal stamping die components, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks/AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead projects from kickoff to delivery, managing timelines, priorities, and resources.
• Schedule incoming work with the Tool & Die Supervisor and distribute tasks.
• Coordinate workflow with CNC, Wire EDM, Toolroom, Waterjet, and Inspection departments.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications; communicate technical requirements.
• Support or participate in new die build projects.
• Update CAD design changes and submit to the design department as required.
• Ensure all paperwork and records are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Tool & Die experience

CNC & Wire EDM

Project leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Geometry & Trigonometry

US citizen

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Toolmaker - Die Maintenance, Repair & Special Projects (1st Shift)

Not Just a Toolmaker. A Problem Solver. A Builder. A Leader.

If you’re a toolmaker who holds yourself to a high standard and loves the challenge of leading diverse projects that genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re a family-owned job shop specializing in aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced manufacturing work where Machinists & Toolmakers are trusted to solve problems, work on complex parts, and take ownership of their craft.

If you enjoy variety, leading projects that range from die maintenance, repair and replacement details for industries such as appliance & lighting to complex fixture and assembly projects for Aerospace, Department of Energy and Defense customers, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Why Toolmakers Like Working Here

We work hard, but we also believe work should be enjoyable.

Perks & Culture

• Monthly summer picnics
• Tacos every other Tuesday during spring & summer
• Thanksgiving & Christmas lunches
• Company-sponsored summer/fall events
• Themed lunches throughout the year
• Free coffee & popcorn
• Subsidized vending machines
• Company swag stipend

Benefits

• 10 vacation days after 90 days
• Paid holidays including your birthday + floater day.
• Health benefits after 30 days
• 401(k) match after 6 months
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Stable first shift schedule + optional overtime when available

What You’ll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and lead projects from kickoff through delivery, managing timelines, priorities, and resources
• Work closely with the Tool & Die Supervisor to schedule incoming work and distribute work
• Coordinate workflow with CNC, Wire EDM, Toolroom, Waterjet, and Inspection departments
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications; communicate technical requirements.
• Support or participate in new die build projects
• Update design changes on CAD and submit them to the design department as required
• Ensure all required paperwork, job documentation, and records are completed accurately and on time

What We’re Looking For

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a tool & die environment.
• Experience running CNC or Wire EDM
• Experience leading projects, coordinating work, and managing priorities
• Proven ability to build and repair metal stamping die components, fixtures, and assemblies
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals geometry and trigonometry
• Must be a U.S. citizen

If you’re passionate about advanced manufacturing and working for a company where employees are treated like people—not numbers,we’d love to talk with you.

Join the Reich Tool team and build something meaningful.

Pay Range: $34+ per hour.

Hours: 1st Shift, Monday – Friday, with optional overtime when available

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