Tool and Die Maker II

Location: Sturgeon Bay, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:55 AM - 4:25 PM

Overtime: Occasional opportunities on Fridays

Reports to: Tooling Manager

Pay: Starting at $32 an hour and compensation is evaluated on experience.

About Cadence:

At Cadence, we improve product performance by building solution-oriented partnerships with our customers and delivering highly technical, measurable outcomes across medical, life sciences, automotive, and other advanced industries.

We're an engineering company at heart-with over 75 engineers across our organization-and have built a legacy of over three decades of manufacturing excellence by doing what others consider impossible.

Why Join Us?

• We attract and develop high-performing people.
• We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We encourage learning through experimentation and a supportive environment.
• We give back to the communities where we live and work.

Position Summary:

As a Tool & Die Maker, you'll perform complex bench, machine, and finishing operations to maintain and enhance precision high speed stamping dies and fixtures. You'll play a key role in improving die performance, leading training for junior staff, and working with a high-performing technical team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, layout, and execute die maintenance work with minimal supervision.
• Modify and maintain complex injection moldings and fixtures to optimize performance.
• Operate and set up all Tool Room equipment and machinery.
• Perform advanced machine set-ups that may require tool modifications.
• Monitor and inspect die performance and quality.
• Instruct and mentor other Toolmakers, Machinists, and Technicians.
• Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes as required.
• Assist in machine troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain all documentation in the maintenance program.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Wire EDM and Esprit programming experience a plus.

• Completion of a state sponsored Tool & Die or Mold Maker apprenticeship program or equivalent industry experience.

• 5+ years of related experience in tool and die.

• Skilled in electrical troubleshooting.

• Soldering, brazing, and welding a plus.

• Fork truck certification (training provided) a plus.

• NC programming and CAD experience a plus.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

• Solid computer skills a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities

Ready to apply? Join a company that empowers innovation and pushes boundaries. Apply now and make your mark at Cadence.