Tool & Die Maker

- Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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Watertown - 53098 Until 9/18/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Business Description:

ITW Shakeproof Industrial supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners. We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers direct and through distribution channels in the industrial market.  ITW Shakeproof Industrial drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage. 

ITW Shakeproof Industrial is an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Company, known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance.   We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Position Summary:

Construct and maintain dies and tooling and support other Departments with Tool Room knowledge.

  • Setup and operate all conventional Tool Room equipment.
  • Repair and maintain complicated dies and construct new tooling.
  • Maintain inventory of production tooling that is in tool-room.  This includes checking in tooling received from vendors and tooling returned from the manufacturing floor.
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness.
  • Assist Manufacturing departments and Engineering with tool design and suggestions.
  • Satisfy quality improvement issues.
  • Use good safety measures and housekeeping practices.

Required Skill, Education and Experience

  • Machine Tooling degree or certificate desired.
  • Must have a minimum of five years of experience working with precision machining such as surface grinders, lathes, and arbor presses. 
  • Basic reading/writing skills and math including fractions and decimals is required.
  • Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and machinery is required.
  • Ability to focus and prioritize tasks and objectives.
  • Some computer skills (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Windows based software).
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to lift/pull up to forty (40) pounds.

Shift & Hours:

2nd Shift - 2:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. M-Th

Hours and shift times may vary based on production demands.

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. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

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. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

About this role

Summary

Constructs, repairs, and maintains dies and tooling; supports manufacturing needs.

Job title

Tool & Die Maker

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Watertown, on-site work only, no remote option

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

precision machiningtoolingmath skillsmechanical abilitycomputer skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

toolingprecision machiningdiestool design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Watertown, WI, USA

On-site City