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Precision Manufacturing | Metal Forming | Eyelet Press Operations
Cadence is seeking an experienced Deep Draw Toolmaker at the Watertown, CT facility to support high-precision metal forming operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing deep draw die tooling used in eyelet press operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on toolmaking expertise, precision machining skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with complex tooling, solving technical challenges, and contributing to high-quality manufacturing processes, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up tooling in eyelet machines and verify that produced parts meet all required specifications throughout the entire manufacturing run
- Produce, repair, and maintain tooling for eyelet machines using a variety of toolroom machines and hand tools
- Support press setup and production teams during tool launches, troubleshooting, and program transfers
- Modify and improve tooling designs to enhance part quality, manufacturing efficiency, and tool life
- Perform preventative maintenance on tooling components
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and tooling blueprints
- Maintain toolroom equipment and follow safe working practices at all times
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of deep draw die toolmaking experience required
- Strong experience supporting eyelet press machining operations
- Proficiency with toolroom equipment, including manual lathes, Bridgeport milling machines, and manual surface grinders
- Strong understanding of deep draw forming principles and metal flow behavior
- Solid knowledge of measurement methods, precision inspection tools, and quality practices
- Ability to troubleshoot dimensional and cosmetic part defects
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Lassy, Waterbury Farrell, or Baird eyelet machines
- Journeyman Eyelet Toolmaker certification
- Experience working with stainless steel and thin-gauge materials
What You'll Bring:
- A hands-on approach to toolmaking and continuous improvement
- Strong collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams
- A commitment to precision, safety, and high-quality manufacturing
About Cadence
Cadence is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in precision components and assemblies for the medical device and life sciences industries. With deep expertise in niche metal forming, machining, and complex component manufacturing, Cadence partners with customers to bring high-quality medical technologies to market.
Our teams operate across multiple FDA-registered manufacturing sites and are dedicated to delivering precision, reliability, and innovation. At Cadence, we combine advanced manufacturing capabilities with a collaborative culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, and customer success.