Senior Toolroom Toolmaker – Wire EDM

Job Description:

1.0 Position Objective

ITW 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 & Benefits

ITW 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

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

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