Tool & Die Maker – Jig & Fixture (Assembly Cells)

Tool & Die Maker – Jig & Fixture (Assembly Cells)Come join the Toledo Tool & Die team! 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 in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.The hours for this position are typically:1st shift: Monday-Friday, 6AM-2PMMUST be willing to work overtime/weekends/holidays as neededWeekly pay10 paid holidaysPaid Time Off401kFull benefits (medical, dental, vision)Precise attention to detailAbility to work collaborativelyStrong work ethicPositive attitudeConsistent attendanceWillingness to learnSafety mindedThe 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.Build, assemble, modify, and repair jigs, fixtures, gauges, weld/assembly tooling, and die details for the assembly cellsDiagnose tooling issues and perform root cause analysis on tooling- and fixture-related defects, downtime, or quality concernsPerform preventative and corrective maintenance on jigs, fixtures, weld tooling, and die details per established schedulesRead and interpret blueprints, GD&T, CAD drawings/models, fixture and die layouts, and specificationsMachine 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 capabilityCollaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams during new program launches and tooling changes, and continuous improvement activitiesEnsure tooling meets customer, print, and IATF 16949 quality requirementsMaintain accurate tooling maintenance and repair documentationFollow all safety, lockout/tagout, and shop safety proceduresSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance, uptime, and cost reductionAssist with external tool builds, modifications, and tooling vendors as neededFollow 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.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent experiencePreferred Requirements:5+ years of Tool & Die, jig & fixture, or weld/assembly tooling experience in a manufacturing environment preferredAutomotive supplier experience a plusWelding, fabrication, or machining skills.Forklift, crane, or lift equipment certification (or willingness to obtain).