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Tool & Diemaker / New Tool

Connecticut Spring & Stamping
Farmington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2026


**$10,000 sign on bonus**

1st Shift Opportunity 


Job Title:

Tool & Diemaker / New Tool

Job Number:

 51-4111.00

Department:

New Tool

Reports to:

Director of Engineering & Global Outsource


Primary Position Objectives

To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to customers of the company. 

 

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description of Duties

Tooling

  • Set-up & maintenance of new tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.
  • Alert Supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling – machine maintenance – tool maintenance on tooling projects.
  • Assist in the standardization of tooling component inventory.
  • Meet quoted tool / fixture / gage build cost.
  • 100% on time per confirmed schedule.
  • Assist as requested in the development of project / tool estimates (quotes).
  • Assist in development & implementation of lean projects.
  • Assist CSS Managers as requested on all metal stamping and four slides programs.
  • Observe CSS processes and give recommendations for improvement.
  • Alert Supervisor on updates & corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes / additions.

Other

  • Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
  • Observes company processes and makes recommendations for improvement.
  • May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
  • Performs other duties as may be required.
  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Education

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting and Production of Progressive / / Compound & Secondary tooling.
  • Ability to read - understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. 
  • Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment. 
  • An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.). 
  • Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods. 
  • Detail & Task driven work ethic.

Physical Requirements

  • Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
  • Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
  • Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted.

 

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified.   It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

  


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