**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).
