Job Description

Waukesha Metal Products
Tool & Die Maker
Waukesha WI

We are looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker with a strong emphasis on building and developing metal stamping dies . This position will be responsible for building repairing modifying troubleshooting and maintaining dies tools gauges fixtures and other tooling used in the manufacturing process.
What Youll Do

• Build repair alter and maintain metal stamping dies and other tooling
• Plan lay out and perform bench and machine operations based on drawings specifications and project requirements
• Perform precision bench and assembly work including fitting aligning calibrating adjusting and finishing tooling
• Build tooling from your own concepts when design specifications are not available
• Troubleshoot progressive dies and identify opportunities for corrections and improvements
• Respond to tooling issues and concerns from the production floor
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure tooling repairs are completed efficiently
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers calipers gauges and other inspection tools
• Maintain quality workmanship and dimensional accuracy of assigned work
• Participate in quality audits and maintain required documentation
• Follow 5S safety environmental and quality procedures

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of tool building experience or equivalent experience
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card preferred
• Previous tool building experience preferred
• Progressive die troubleshooting experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints drawings and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of dimensions tolerances and precision measurement
• Experience using micrometers calipers gauges and other measuring instruments
• SolidWorks and/or Mastercam experience is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a tool room environment
• Must be able to stand for extended periods with intermittent sitting and walking
• May occasionally need to climb balance reach overhead stoop kneel or crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Work environment can be loud
• Required PPE includes steel-toed shoes hearing protection safety glasses gloves and company uniform

Why This Role
This is an opportunity for a skilled Tool & Die Maker to take a hands-on role in building precision tooling from the ground up while also using their troubleshooting and machining expertise to support production.

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901 MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4000 employers covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

Full time

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