Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tool & Die Maker Job Description

The Tool & Die Maker performs complex bench, machine, and finishing operations to maintain, repair, and enhance precision high-speed stamping dies and fixtures. This role focuses on improving die performance, supporting production reliability, and providing technical guidance to junior team members within a dynamic, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and execute die maintenance and repair work with minimal supervision.
• Perform complex bench, machining, and finishing operations on precision high-speed stamping dies and fixtures.
• Set up and operate all Tool Room equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out advanced machine set-ups, including tool modifications when needed to achieve proper performance.
• Monitor die performance and inspect quality to ensure parts meet specifications and production standards.
• Diagnose and recognize tooling and equipment problems quickly and implement effective corrective actions.
• Apply design knowledge to determine how tools or machines should be adjusted, repaired, or modified when they do not function correctly.
• Instruct, mentor, and support other Toolmakers, Machinists, and Technicians to build skills and maintain high standards of work.
• Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes as required to move dies, tooling, and materials safely.
• Assist in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of machines and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records within the maintenance program, including work performed and tooling changes.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to coordinate work, share findings, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with tool and die making, including maintenance and repair of precision high-speed stamping dies and fixtures.
• Proficiency in operating and setting up Tool Room equipment and machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and recognize tooling and machine problems and fix them promptly.
• Knowledge of progressive dies and their operation, maintenance, and performance requirements.
• Applied design knowledge to understand how tools and machines should function and how to correct issues when they do not.
• Ability to perform advanced machine set-ups that may require tool modifications.
• Capability to work independently as a self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to safely operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of a J card or active participation in a recognized apprenticeship program in tool and die or a related trade.
• Experience mentoring or training Toolmakers, Machinists, and Technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in all aspects of tooling and die maintenance.
• Interest in long-term growth and development within a tenured, high-performing technical team.
• Demonstrated reliability and accountability in maintaining documentation and following maintenance program procedures.

Work Environment

This role is based in an extremely clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a dedicated Tool Room. You will work with precision high-speed stamping dies, fixtures, and a variety of Tool Room equipment and machinery. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and technical excellence, with access to forklift trucks and overhead cranes for material handling. You will be part of a tenured team that offers significant room for growth as the organization expands, providing opportunities to take on more responsibility and deepen your expertise in tooling and die maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sturgeon Bay,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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