Senior Toolroom Toolmaker

ITW•Waterbury, CT

6d•$36 - $44

About The Position

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 role requires hands-on toolmaking, machining, blueprint-reading, and precision-measurement skills, and includes helping train and guide apprentice toolmakers. The Toolmaker plans and performs work using conventional toolroom equipment and may learn CNC equipment to expand toolmaking capabilities. The position supports tooling reliability, quality, uptime, and tool life while following safety protocols and maintaining an organized work area.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of toolroom, tool and die, or precision machining experience preferred.
Strong blueprint-reading, mechanical aptitude, and precision-measurement skills.
Experience with standard toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to regularly lift approximately 40–60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman license preferred.
Prior CNC programming experience is a plus.
Experience with CNC programming and setup is a plus.
Experience with G-code, MasterCAM, or other CAM software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling components, dies, fixtures, gages, and related components for deep draw stamping operations.
Read and interpret blueprints, follow verbal or written instructions, or work from a part to be copied or fitted.
Plan machine setups and operations, considering material, tolerances, cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine feeds and speeds.
Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, and other conventional machine tools.
Learn and use CNC equipment, including CNC lathes, Wire EDM, and machining centers, as applicable.
Determine inspection specifications and inspect work before, during, and after machining using precision measuring and gauging tools.
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 a clean, organized work area.