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Tool Maker

Herman Mold + Tooling, Inc
Fairfield, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026 CLOSED ON 8/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Maker position at Herman Mold + Tooling, Inc?

Herman Mold Tooling is a local, Fairfield, Iowa, company that manufactures aluminum molds used to make plastic products. We have been in business for 37 years serving the Fairfield community. Our molds produce products for a variety of industries including construction, agriculture equipment, automotive, lawn and garden, and more...

We are looking for a skilled tool maker to join our team! This role is integral in producing high-quality molds to our customer’s standards. This position requires great manual dexterity and technical knowledge to be able to work with a variety of materials, tools, and machinery in the production of aluminum molds and steel cutting.

This position is for day shift 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

  • Studies specifications from CAD models, blueprints, sketches or tool descriptions and plans sequence of operation to construct.
  • Operates tool room equipment at a high-level of competency which may include, but is also not limited to: CNC mill, manual mills, manual lathes, drill presses, and array of hand tools.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of stages of tooling.
  • Plans, constructs, and repairs a variety of tool, dies, jigs, gauges and fixtures to close tolerances.
  • Disassembles and assembles molds using hand tools.
  • Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfections or damage that may affect the functionality.
  • Studies blueprints of products and molds to affect construction or repair of components applying knowledge of shop mathematics.
  • Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
  • May provide guidance to lower-level toolmakers.

Competencies

  • Proficient with measuring instruments such as tape measures, micrometers, calipers, rulers, scribes, and geometric dimensions and tolerances.
  • Knowledge/experience with Pro E, Work NC and Power Mill by Autodesk or related CAD/CAM software
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy and precision throughout the machining process.
  • Good communication with the ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with engineers, mold makers, and other staff.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.





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