Senior Toolroom Toolmaker

ITW Drawform is seeking an experienced Toolroom Toolmaker to manufacture, repair, and maintain precision 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, and maintain precision 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. 

• Willing to learn CNC equipment (CNC lathe, Wire EDM, Machining Center) and expand toolmaking capabilities. Prior experience with CNC programming is a plus. 

• Determines specifications 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 and maintain clean and organized work area 

2.0  Qualifications: 

• Minimum 10+ years of toolroom, tool & die, or precision machining experience preferred. 

• Journeyman license preferred. 

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

• Experience with standard toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses .  

• Experience with CNC programming & set up is a plus. 

• Experience with G-code, MasterCAM or other CAM software is a plus 

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience. 

• Ability to lift approximately 40-60 pounds 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  

• Employee assistance program