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ITW Automotive

Senior Toolroom Toolmaker

Waterbury, CTPosted 2 days ago
Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

Position Objective:

ITW Drawform is seeking an experienced Toolroom Toolmaker to manufacture, repair, and maintain precision tooling components, fixtures, gages, and die details for high-volume deep draw and stamping operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on toolmaking, machining, blueprint reading, and precision measurement skills, and will help train and guide apprentice toolmakers.

1.0 Essential Functions:

  • Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling components, dies, fixtures, gages, and related toolroom components for deep draw stamping operations.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
  • Operate standard toolroom equipment such as manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, and other conventional machine tools.
  • Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
  • Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining.
  • Train, coach, and guide apprentice toolmakers in safe work practices, toolroom fundamentals, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and tool manufacturing methods.
  • Support tool repair and improvement activities to improve tooling reliability, quality, uptime, and tool life.
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain clean and organized work area

2.0 Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10+ years of toolroom, tool & die, or precision machining experience preferred
  • Strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and precision measurement skills required.
  • Experience with standard toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses required. Carbide experience is a plus
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
  • Journeyman license preferred.
  • Ability to lift approximately 40-60 pounds on a regular basis.

3.0 Compensation & Benefits

ITW Drawform offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employees’ health, financial security, work-life balance, and continued development.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Profit Sharing
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program

Compensation Information:

39.00 - 51.00

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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