Tool & Die Maker – Jig & Fixture (Assembly Cells)

Description

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding Tool & Die Maker – Jig & Fixture (Assembly Cells) to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

The hours for this position is are typically: 

• 1st shift: Monday-Friday, 6AM-2PM
• MUST be willing to work overtime/weekends/holidays as needed

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

Precise attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively 

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Consistent attendance

Willingness to learn

Safety minded

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tool & Die / Jig & Fixture Maker is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the jigs, fixtures, gauges, weld/assembly tooling, and die details used in the assembly cells. This role ensures tooling is safe, reliable, and capable of meeting production, quality, and delivery requirements in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build, assemble, modify, and repair jigs, fixtures, gauges, weld/assembly tooling, and die details for the assembly cells
• Diagnose tooling issues and perform root cause analysis on tooling- and fixture-related defects, downtime, or quality concerns
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on jigs, fixtures, weld tooling, and die details per established schedules
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, CAD drawings/models, fixture and die layouts, and specifications
• Machine tooling components using manual and CNC equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, EDM, etc.)
• Set up and try out fixtures and tooling in the assembly cells; make tooling adjustments to achieve part quality dimensional accuracy, and process capability
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams during new program launches and tooling changes, and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure tooling meets customer, print, and IATF 16949 quality requirements
• Maintain accurate tooling maintenance and repair documentation
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and shop safety procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance, uptime, and cost reduction
• Assist with external tool builds, modifications, and tooling vendors as needed
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
• Assumes additional duties as assigned, which may fall outside the primary scope of the role.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent experience 

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of Tool & Die, jig & fixture, or weld/assembly tooling experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Automotive supplier experience a plus
• Welding, fabrication, or machining skills.
• Forklift, crane, or lift equipment certification (or willingness to obtain).