Experienced Toolmakers-Eyelet

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Full-Time Employee - 40 hr/week - 10 Hour Shift O4 Watertown, CT, US

Precision Manufacturing | Metal Forming | Eyelet Press Operations

Cadence is seeking an experienced
Toolmakers at the Watertown, CT facility to support high-precision metal forming operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. These roles play a critical part in building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing deep draw dies, and eyelet tooling that support complex precision manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidates bring strong hands-on toolmaking expertise in eyelet tooling environments, precision machining skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with complex tooling systems, solving technical challenges, and contributing to high-quality manufacturing processes.

• Set up, troubleshoot, and optimize tooling in eyelet press operations
• Build, repair, maintain, and modify
  dies, deep draw dies, and eyelet tooling using toolroom equipment and hand tools
• Support press setup and production teams during tool launches, troubleshooting, changeovers, and program transfers
• Diagnose tooling and process issues impacting dimensional accuracy, cosmetic quality, or machine performance
• Modify tooling designs to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and tool life
• Perform preventative maintenance and tool inspections to minimize downtime
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, tooling blueprints, and process documentation
• Maintain toolroom equipment and follow safe working practices at all times

• 5+ years of toolmaking experience in deep draw, eyelet tooling, or related precision metal forming environments required
• Strong experience supporting
  eyelet press manufacturing operations
• Proficiency with toolroom equipment, including manual lathes, Bridgeport milling machines, and manual surface grinders
• Strong understanding of metal forming, and/or deep draw forming principles
• Solid knowledge of measurement methods, precision inspection tools, and quality practices
• Ability to troubleshoot dimensional and cosmetic part defects
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent experience in eyelet toolmaking
• Experience with specialized eyelet equipment such as Lassy, Waterbury Farrell, or Baird machines
• Experience working with stainless steel and thin-gauge materials

• A hands-on approach to toolmaking and continuous improvement
• Strong collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams
• A commitment to precision, safety, and high-quality manufacturing

Compensation:

Hiring range is listed. Consistent with Cadence's career architecture, this position may be staffed at varying experience levels. Criteria evaluated when determining level and compensation offer is based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

Summary:

Cadence offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to benefits including:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with other health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation/PTO, sick time, holidays, and other paid leave in accordance with applicable policies and eligibility requirements.
• Additional Benefits & Perks: Other company-provided benefits, fringe benefits, and programs that may support employees' financial well-being, professional development, and overall quality of life.

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, work location, and applicable plan or policy terms. Additional details regarding available benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

About Cadence
Cadence is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in precision components and assemblies for the medical device and life sciences industries. With deep expertise in niche metal forming, machining, and complex component manufacturing, Cadence partners with customers to bring high-quality medical technologies to market.

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