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