Based in Connecticut (onsite): Candidates open to relocation or a 6+ month assignment are welcome—CSS can assist with housing, meal stipends, and travel.

Role Snapshot

Enable reliable, efficient metal stamping by keeping tooling production-ready and continuously improving quality, cost, and lead time.

Departments & Reporting

• Departments: Automatic Power Press, New Tools, Secondary Power Press, Fourslide
• New Tools reports to: Director of Engineering / Department Supervisor
• APP reports to: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead
• SECPP reports to: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Technical Lead
• Fourslide reports to: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead

What You’ll Do

• Service in-press production tools; complete pre-run maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Build and repair tools, components, fixtures, and gauges as directed by area leadership or a Senior Tool & Diemaker.
• Train apprentices and share best practices.
• Document Tool History and Setup information clearly and accurately.
• Escalate machine and tool maintenance needs to the Supervisor promptly.
• Collaborate with a Senior Tool & Diemaker to bring new tools into production.
• Contribute to standardizing tooling component inventory and support tooling project development.
• Assist department set-up associates with setup and production-running issues.
• Support managers on Metal Stamping and Fourslide projects.
• Submit corrections/updates to job travelers when operation steps change or are added.

Department Goal

Hit quoted/job estimates for Service–Setup and achieve Production Rate targets across all tooling.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or a minimum of 5 years equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in component/tooling fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and setup.
• Fluent in blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Certified and safe with forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc., for tool/load handling.
• Progressive stamping background (required).
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems; practical SPC application in production.
• Exposure to Medical and Aerospace environments (ISO13485 & AS9100).
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Quality Engineering; familiarity with Lean (Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S).
• Experience with concurrent engineering and design for manufacturability/assembly.
• Awareness of production standards, cost of quality, and manufacturing methods.
• Self-driven, production-focused work style.

Physical Demands

• Corrected vision for reading prints and close inspection.
• Fine motor control for precision machine operations.
• Frequent bending/stooping.
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials between locations.
• Lift up to 35 lbs without assistance.

Work Expectations

• Follow company policies, environmental/safety protocols, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Participate in Lean initiatives.
• Assist or instruct others as needed; other duties may be assigned.
• Reliable attendance is essential; overtime may be required.

Proficiencies

• GD&T
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Minister Presses
• Strip Reading

Why This Role Matters

Your craftsmanship keeps presses running, customers on schedule, and continuous improvement in motion—directly impacting quality, cost, and lead time.

Job Number: 51-4111.00