Senior Toolroom Toolmaker

ITW Drawform is seeking an experienced ToolroomToolmaker to manufacture, repair, andmaintainprecision tooling components, fixtures, gages, and die details for high-volume deep draw and stamping operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on toolmaking, machining, blueprint reading, and precision measurement skills, and will help train and guide apprentice toolmakers.

1.0   Essential Functions:

• Manufacture,repair,modify, andmaintainprecision tooling components, dies, fixtures, gages, and related toolroom components for deep draw stamping operations.

• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.

• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.

• Operate standard toolroom equipment such as manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, and other conventional machine tools.

• Willingto learnCNC equipment (CNC lathe, Wire EDM,Machining Center)and expandtoolmakingcapabilities. Prior experience with CNC programming is a plus.

• Determinesspecifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining.

• Train, coach, and guide apprentice toolmakers in safe work practices, toolroom fundamentals, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and tool manufacturing methods.

• Support tool repair and improvement activities to improve tooling reliability, quality, uptime, and tool life.

• Follow safety protocols andmaintainclean and organized work area

2.0  Qualifications:

• Minimum10+ years of toolroom, tool & die, or precision machining experiencepreferred.

• Journeyman license preferred.

• Strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and precision measurement skills.

• Experience withstandardtoolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses. 

• Experiencewith CNC programming & set up isa plus.

• Experience withG-code,MasterCAMor other CAM softwareis a plus

• High School diploma,GEDor equivalent work experience.

• Ability to liftapproximately 40-60pounds on a regular basis.

3.0 Compensation & Benefits

ITW Drawform offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employees’ health, financial security, work-life balance, and continued development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications 

• Comprehensive health insurance 

• Dental and vision insurance 

• 401(k) matching program 

• Profit Sharing

• Health Savings Account 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Employeeassistanceprogram