Tool Makers (Tool & Die)

Toolmaker | Tool & Die Maker

RYVAN Recruiting is searching for experienced Toolmakers and Tool & Die Makers for our client, an established precision metal components manufacturer with plants in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Florida. Our client serves aerospace & defense, medical device, space, semiconductor and EV customers, and its tool rooms support deep draw, transfer press, progressive and high-speed micro stamping, and precision machining. This is a hands-on role building, tuning and maintaining the tooling that keeps production running. You'll work closely with engineering and production from design to full production. Openings are on multiple shifts, and relocation support may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, repair and maintain precision tools, dies, gages, jigs and fixtures in steel and carbide

• Set up, debug and maintain dies on transfer presses (ICOP/Baird style), progressive presses and high-speed stamping presses

• Work with engineering on new tool design, prototypes and improvements to current production tooling

• Run tool room equipment, including surface grinders, mills, jig bore, EDM, hone and heat treat

• Inspect tools and parts to print with micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and optical comparators, and submit first-article samples to Quality

• Troubleshoot tooling, press and part-quality issues to keep production on schedule

• Train and mentor apprentices and less experienced team members

• Work to AS9100, IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 quality standards and keep a clean, safe work area

Qualifications

• Completed state-approved Toolmaker or Tool & Die apprenticeship, or equivalent tool room experience

• 5+ years of Journeyman Toolmaker experience preferred, with some openings available to candidates with 2+ years in tool & die (metal stamping preferred)

• Strong background in deep draw, transfer, progressive or micro stamping dies, holding tight tolerances across a variety of materials

• Solid understanding of cutting and forming theory for stamping and deep draw

• Proficient on all manual tool room equipment. CAD experience a plus

• Reads and understands blueprints and GD&T, with solid shop math and trigonometry

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) due to ITAR/EAR requirements

Locations:

Waterbury, CT | Piscataway, NJ | Clifton, NJ | Stormville, NY | Ormond Beach, FL | Tamarac, FL

Employment: Full-time | Direct Hire | Onsite | Multiple Shifts
Pay: $40-$60/hr (varies by location)