Job Description:1.0 Position ObjectiveITW Drawform is seeking an experienced
Senior Toolroom Toolmaker - Wire EDM to manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling components, fixtures, gages, and die details for high-volume deep draw stamping operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on toolmaking experience with expertise in Wire EDM setup, programming, operation, blueprint reading, and precision measurement, and will help train and guide apprentice toolmakers.
2.0 Essential Functions - Set up, program, and operate Wire EDM equipment to produce close-tolerance tooling components, including punches, dies, inserts, forms, fixtures, gages, and die details.
- Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling components for deep draw stamping operations using Wire EDM and standard toolroom equipment as needed.
- Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, CAD/CAM files, written instructions, verbal instructions, or existing parts to be copied, repaired, or modified.
- Plan EDM and toolroom setups considering material type, tolerances, surface finish, wire size, offsets, skim cuts, flushing, workholding, feeds, speeds, and required inspection methods.
- Inspect work before, during, and after machining or EDM operations using precision measuring and gauging tools.
- Support tooling repair and improvement activities to improve tooling reliability, quality, uptime, and tool life.
- Train and guide apprentice toolmakers in safe work practices, blueprint reading, precision measurement, Wire EDM setup, and tool manufacturing methods.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
3.0 Qualifications - Minimum 10+ years of toolroom, tool & die, precision machining, or Wire EDM experience preferred.
- Strong Wire EDM setup, programming, and operation experience required. Sodick WDEM experience is a plus
- CAD/CAM, Wire EDM offsets, skim cuts, taper cutting, carbide, tool steel, and hardened material experience preferred. MasterCAM '25 experience is a plus
- Experience manufacturing close-tolerance tooling components, punches, dies, inserts, fixtures, gages, and die details required.
- Strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and precision measurement skills required.
- Experience with standard toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and saws preferred.
- Journeyman Toolmaker or Tool & Die Maker certification preferred.
- Ability to lift approximately 40-60 pounds on a regular basis.
4.0 Compensation & BenefitsITW Drawform offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employees' health, financial security, work-life balance, and continued development.
Benefits include:
- Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Profit sharing
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Compensation Information:35.80 - 44.00