Senior Toolroom Toolmaker

ITW•Waterbury, CT

5d•$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 calls for hands-on toolmaking, machining, blueprint-reading, and precision-measurement skills, and includes helping train and guide apprentice toolmakers. The toolmaker manufactures, repairs, modifies, and maintains precision tooling and related components; interprets blueprints and other instructions; plans machine setups and operations; and uses conventional toolroom equipment. The position also involves inspecting work throughout the machining process, supporting tool repair and improvement efforts, and maintaining safe, clean, and organized work practices. The employee will have the opportunity to learn CNC equipment and expand toolmaking capabilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Journeyman license preferred.
CNC programming and setup experience 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 toolroom components for deep draw stamping operations.
Read and interpret blueprints, verbal or written instructions, or existing parts to be copied or fitted.
Plan machine setups and operations based on material, tolerances, cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine feeds and speeds.
Operate standard toolroom equipment, including manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
Learn and work with CNC equipment, including CNC lathes, Wire EDM, and machining centers.
Determine inspection specifications and use precision measuring and gauging tools to inspect work 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 a clean and organized work area.