Eyelet Journeyman Toolmaker (4/10s shift)
Build the Tools. Solve the Problems. Keep Production Moving. Are you a skilled Eyelet Journeyman Toolmaker who takes pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping production running at its best? At Trans-Matic, you’ll play a critical hands-on role in developing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving tooling and production press equipment. You’ll work alongside other experienced tool and die makers and cross-functional teams to maximize press efficiency, protect part quality, and continuously improve our processes. What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot production presses to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
- Set up jobs and production tooling to meet established quality and performance standards.
- Develop, maintain, and improve tooling and production press equipment.
- Maintain tool books, process documentation, and required paperwork.
- Monitor and improve part quality through hands-on problem solving.
- Identify tooling and equipment issues and communicate them effectively to the appropriate work team or team leader.
- Assist with machine preventive maintenance and identify maintenance concerns before they become production problems.
- Maintain tooling and equipment in accordance with Trans-Matic standards.
- Support the development of new tooling and prototypes as needed.
- Work aggressively toward reducing setup times and improving overall press efficiency.
- Promote a culture of safety, cleanliness, and good housekeeping.
- Collaborate with other departments and tool and die makers to solve problems and achieve production goals.
- Be a dependable, engaged team member who contributes ideas and expertise.
What You Bring Required
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Journeyman’s card as an Eyelet Tool & Die Maker, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a metal-forming manufacturing environment.
- Education and hands-on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical problem solving.
- Strong mechanical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Knowledge of GD&T symbols.
- Ability to operate a hi-lo/forklift.
Why This Role Matters This isn’t a role where you simply maintain equipment and punch a clock. Your experience directly impacts production, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to put your expertise to work every day - solving real manufacturing challenges, improving processes, supporting new tooling development, and helping a skilled team achieve high standards. Bring your craftsmanship. Bring your problem-solving mindset. Help us keep production moving. Ready to Put Your Skills to Work? If you're an Eyelet Journeyman Toolmaker looking for a hands-on opportunity where your knowledge and craftsmanship make a difference, apply today and join the Trans-Matic team.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits effective Day 1
- Paid holidays
- Robust 401k Plan
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Generous shift premiums
- Clean, Climate Controlled Environment
