Tool Maker - 2nd Shift

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing • Cedarburg, WI

2d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a Company Where You’re More Than Just a Number — Become Part of the Carlson Team! Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled 2nd Shift Tool Maker who wants more than just a job — they want a role that values precision, rewards reliability, and offers growth. Why Carlson? Based in Cedarburg, WI , we’re a family-owned company with an over 65-year tradition of investing in our people and our technology. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement — where every team member takes pride in their work and contributes to building solutions for industries like automotive, medical, energy, and consumer products. What You’ll Do: In this role, you’ll support the design, build, refurbishment, and reverse engineering of plastic injection molds that serve industries like Automotive, Medical, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond! You’ll work in a clean, climate-controlled, well-equipped facility where your skill and attention to detail make a real impact. If you’re someone who takes ownership, likes solving problems, and enjoys a quieter, more focused second shift — you’ll feel right at home here. Why Choose Second Shift at Carlson? Great for night owls or those balancing life during the day Less traffic, quieter floors, focused work Higher pay and more flexibility Paid mealtime included What You’ll Get: Weekly pay: Starting at $26 - $34/hr depending on experience + 10% shift premium and paid mealtime $2,500 Signing Bonus for qualified candidates Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions Life and AD&D Insurance PTO & Paid Holidays Gainsharing Bonus Program Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match Referral Bonuses Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center ? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families. What You’ll Bring to the Table: 5+ years of experience as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker is required Proven expertise in Plastic Injection Molds is required The ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and CAD models A Day in the Life: Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools, and fit/assemble components to fabricate and repair metalworking dies Assist with plastic injection mold builds through all stages Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized Ready to Join a Team That Values You? At Carlson, we believe great people build great things — and we’d love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it’s like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated. Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran. #toolmaker #plasticinjectionmolding #toolanddie

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker is required
• Proven expertise in Plastic Injection Molds is required
• The ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and CAD models

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools, and fit/assemble components to fabricate and repair metalworking dies
• Assist with plastic injection mold builds through all stages
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

Benefits

• Weekly pay: Starting at $26 - $34/hr depending on experience + 10% shift premium and paid mealtime
• $2,500 Signing Bonus for qualified candidates
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties
• on-site Carlson Recreational Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees