Toolmaker / Machinist / Wire EDM Apprentice

MRA Recruiting Services; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Air-conditioned facility

Job summary

Gromax in Germantown, WI is seeking an experienced Toolmaker, Wire EDM Specialist, or Precision Grinder for a hands-on role in our custom tooling team. This first-shift, full-time position requires reading prints, holding tight tolerances, and solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Wire EDM or manual horizontal grinding experience is highly valued. We offer a diverse range of projects beyond repetitive production, a family-like work environment, and a facility with air conditioning.

Qualifications

• Experience in toolmaking, grinding, or Wire EDM.
• Strong blueprint reading and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges.
• Operate precision machining and grinding equipment.
• Program and operate Wire EDM equipment where applicable.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Inspect components to tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Toolmaking

Wire EDM

Precision grinding

Blueprint reading

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Job description

Germantown, WI | 1st Shift | Full-Time | Competitive Pay Based on Experience Gromax is seeking an experienced Toolmaker, Wire EDM Specialist, or Precision Grinder to join our custom tooling team.

This is a hands‑on position for someone who can read prints, hold tight tolerances, and solve complex manufacturing challenges. We are especially interested in candidates with Wire EDM expertise or manual horizontal grinding experience. Unlike traditional centerless grinding environments, our work focuses on precision tooling and complex square components.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges
• Operate precision machining and grinding equipment
• Program and operate Wire EDM equipment (where applicable)
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings
• Inspect components to tight tolerances
• Troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues

Qualifications

• Tool & Die, Toolmaker, Precision Machining, Grinding, or Wire EDM experience
• Strong blueprint reading and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with precision measuring equipment
• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality work

Why Gromax?

• Diverse custom projects, not repetitive production work
• Family‑owned company with nearly 50 years of success
• Air‑conditioned facility
• 401(k) match, health benefits, PTO, and tuition reimbursement
• Long‑term stability and career growth

If you're a skilled toolmaker, Wire EDM expert, or precision grinder looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we'd like to hear from you.

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