Tooling Design & Die Repair Craftsman
Job Description
Job DescriptionTooling Design & Die Repair Craftsman
Stoughton Trailers, LLC | Stoughton, WI
Ready to build the tools that build our trailers? Let’s talk.
What If This Was Your Next Role?
Do you enjoy translating blueprints into beautifully accurate tooling? Are you at home programming CNC equipment and switching seamlessly to a manual mill or surface grinder? Can you hold five-tenths without breaking a sweat and partner with production to remove bottlenecks? If so, you’ll feel right at home on our second shift.
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM
- Overtime available
How You’ll Contribute
- Design, build, assemble, repair, and sharpen dies, fixtures, gauges, and production tooling
- Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual mills, lathes, grinders, and presses
- Interpret drawings; complete layouts and inspections to ±0.0005" tolerances
- Choose materials and prepare metal surfaces: clean, deburr, and finish
- Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues; support continuous improvement on the floor
- Verify quality with precision measuring tools and thorough visual/dimensional checks
- Model safety, quality, teamwork, and dependable attendance; pitch in with overtime when needed
Bring This Toolkit
- Machine tool apprenticeship (technical school) or equivalent background
- 10,000 hours or more of hands-on machining experience
- Strong grasp of machining, tooling, hydraulics, pneumatics, and metal forming processes
- Mechanical aptitude, strong math skills, and the confidence to work independently
- An eye for detail and pride in precision craftsmanship
Proficiency Checklist
- Tape Measure Reading
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
- Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
- Blueprint Reading
Why Join Stoughton Trailers
We’re a team of makers who value craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement. Expect a stable schedule, opportunities for overtime, and the satisfaction of seeing your work make a direct impact on production—every shift.