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Production Toolmaker - 1st Shift

Jobot

Waterbury, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29–$48 Per Hour
SKILLS
Automation, Blueprints, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Consumer Goods and Services, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Electronics, Engineering Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Heat Treatment, Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Injection Molding, Lathe, Lean Manufacturing, Legal, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Requirements, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Retirement Plan, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Vision Comparator, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Waterbury, CT
POSTED
Today
Toolmaker - 1st shift - Generous pay + benefits

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christine McNamara
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Salary: $29 - $48 per hour

A bit about us:

The Toolmaker is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing precision tooling used in high‑volume manufacturing of consumer battery components. This role supports production by ensuring molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges operate safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Why join us?
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Stable, long‑term employment with a market‑leading consumer battery manufacturer
  • Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the tooling or engineering organization


Job Details

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling, including:

- Progressive and transfer dies
- Injection molds
- Stamping tooling
- Fixtures, jigs, and gauges
  • Diagnose and resolve tooling related issues that affect quality, yield, or uptime
  • Perform precision machining using:

- Manual mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment
- CNC equipment (as required)
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support production goals
  • Perform preventive maintenance on tooling to extend tool life and reduce unplanned downtime
  • Support new product launches, tooling trials, and process improvements
  • Maintain accurate documentation of tooling repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities
  • Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and environmental standards (including regulated battery manufacturing requirements)
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling reliability, cycle time, and scrap reduction
  • Provide shift handoff communication to ensure continuity across shifts

Required Qualifications

  • Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing environment, preferably high volume or precision components
  • Strong knowledge of:

- Dies, molds, tooling steels, heat treatment, and tight tolerance machining
- Measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical comparators
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot tooling in a fast paced production environment
  • Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in battery, electronics, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
  • CNC programming or advanced EDM experience
  • Experience in deep draw transfer press tooling.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience supporting automated or high speed production lines
  • PLC or automation exposure related to tooling integration (a plus)


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com