Lead Tool Maker - Carlson Tool

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Tool Maker to join our team of approx. 70+ skilled machinists in our safe, friendly, and climate-controlled advanced manufacturing facilities.

Based in Cedarburg, WI, our team will look to you to support the design, build, refurbishment and reverse engineering of plastic injection molds to support industries such as Automotive, Plastic Packaging, Medical, Battery & many more!

Starting pay ranges from $30 - $40/hr with generous perks and benefits including:

• Full Health Care Plan with Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Self-Directed 401k plan - 3% company match
• Weekly Pay
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Referral Program
• Company provided PPE - Safety glasses (including Prescription), Uniforms, & Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program
• Family-owned environment - Company lunches, Milestone recognition, Cookouts and Holiday Parties
• On-site Carlson Recreational Center (CRC) for employees and their family members including weightlifting and cardio equipment, golf simulator, pickleball court, and more!

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 5+ years of work experience directly related to **Plastic Injection Molds **is required
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification/degree is required
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze engineering designs and computer-based CAD plans and models.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with project leader(s), and provide direction to our team of Tool Makers
• Provide mentorship and guidance to our up-and-coming Tool Makers to assist with skill building
• Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools
• Fit and assemble parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies
• Lead plastic injection mold build through all stages
• Maintain a safe working environment

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.

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You should be proficient in:

• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAM Software (Mastercam)
• Injection Molding Machine

Salary info:

$30 - $40 / hr