Lead Tool Maker

Lead Tool Maker - 1st Shift

Join a team where your experience and mentorship will make an impact! Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is looking for an experienced Tool Maker with a desire to lead and mentor others to join our talented team of 70+ skilled Machinists and Toolmakers in our climate-controlled, advanced manufacturing facilities located in Cedarburg, WI. Why Carlson? At Carlson, we take pride in our precision craftsmanship and collaborative, family-owned environment.

You won't just be another employee here — you'll be a leader, a mentor, and an essential part of our success story.

What you'll do:
You'll play a key role in the design, build, refurbishment, and reverse engineering of plastic injection molds that serve industries like Automotive, Medical, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond. As a Lead Tool Maker, you'll guide projects through the shop without the need to write plans or purchase material. You will focus on toolmaking while providing hands-on direction to fellow Tool Makers and mentoring apprentices — all in collaboration with a supportive and experienced team.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay:
  Starting at $40/hr and up, depending on experience
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Full health care coverage including dental & vision
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D insurance
• PTO & paid holidays
• Gainsharing bonus program
• Self-directed 401(k) with 3% company match
• Referral bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Family-owned environment with company lunches, milestone recognitions, cookouts, and holiday parties

And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families.

What you'll bring to the table:

• 10+ years of experience as a journeyman tool & die maker is required
• Proven expertise in plastic injection molds is required
• The ability to train and mentor others is required
• The ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and CAD models

A day in the life:

• Collaborate with project leader(s) and direct our team of tool makers
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and hands-on training to apprentices and team members
• Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools, and fit/assemble components to fabricate and repair metalworking dies
• Lead plastic injection mold builds from start to finish
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

Ready to lead, mentor, and build with us? If you're a seasoned tool maker who values precision, teamwork, and a company that invests in its people — Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is the place for you. Apply today and discover why our employees grow their careers here and have fun doing it! 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.