Tooling Toolmaker – 1st shift, M-F

Tooling Toolmaker – 1st shift, M-F 7am-3pm, Pay Rate $23.23 + Sign‑on Bonus

Location:

Decorah, IA

• Under supervision learn to read blueprints, use gages and equipment for the purpose of making and reworking header and secondary tooling for fastener manufacturing.
• Utilize and understand the purpose and operation of required toolroom equipment.
• Make header tooling and set‑ups to die prints with minimal supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirements for heading and secondary departments.
• Read all manufacturing and tooling blueprints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances.
• Maintain back‑up tooling required to eliminate header downtime and enhance production efficiencies.
• Follow schedules and prioritize duties based on needs and productivity requirements or assignments by supervisor or lead person.
• Know and follow ISO & IATF
  16949 and SPC procedures pertaining to toolroom.
• Provide assistance to header operators with tooling needs to produce parts to specified dimensions.
• Initiate T.C.R.’s and E.C.’s as needed to improve tooling designs, update setup sheets and review obsolete orders.
• Recognize the acceptable quality of draw dies.
• Interpret tooling and production prints.
• Utilize and understand all toolroom inspection equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Follow company safety guidelines and all safety rules.
• Learn preventative maintenance procedures.
• Perform all other duties as requested by Supervisor or Lead person.
• Be available to work overtime as needed.

You always strive to do a good job, care about quality at every level, love to learn and grow, and embrace innovation. You are not intimidated by new challenges and are ready to contribute to an innovative and collaborative team.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• General shop knowledge.
• Basic math skills.
• Good human relations skills.
• Knowledge of IATF
  16949 and ISO
  14001 requirements.

• Educational certification in an industrial‑related field.
• Header or tooling experience.
• Basic toolroom equipment (lathes, grinders, and cut‑off saws).
• Basic inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, and indicators).

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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