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Toolmaker
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Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01721, USA
Listed on 2026-03-08
Listing for:
EDA Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Custom Tooling | Process Improvement | Hands‑On Engineering Support
We are seeking a skilled Toolmaker who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and takes pride in building solutions that keep production running safely and efficiently. This is a high-impact role supporting Operations and Engineering through the design, fabrication, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of custom tooling and production equipment.
If you enjoy solving real‑world manufacturing challenges and building tools that directly improve safety, quality, and throughput — this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do- Design and fabricate custom tooling, fixtures, and production support equipment
- Troubleshoot, repair, and improve existing manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable operation
- Improve factory safety by designing and building machine guards, enclosures, and ergonomic solutions
- Perform precision rework on production components while maintaining tight tolerances
- Sharpen, maintain, and repair press dies used in stamping operations
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and provide material/time estimates for projects
- Partner with Test, Process, Quality, and Design Engineering to support new projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor tooling performance and implement enhancements to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience in custom tool and fixture design, fabrication, assembly, and testing
- Strong proficiency with toolroom equipment (manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, bandsaws, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish a plus)
- Experience with 80/20 T‑slot framing systems or modular construction methods
- Ability to machine plastics, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and tool steels
- Understanding of pneumatic systems and related safety practices
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- 3D CAD proficiency (Solid Works, Fusion 360, or equivalent)
- Ability to create and execute CAM programs or write G-code for CNC equipment
- Strong personal safety mindset and commitment to safe tool design
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