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Milwaukee Electronics is a trusted electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner with over 70 years of experience helping leading industrial and technology companies bring innovative products to market. We're guided by four core values — One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond — and we take those seriously.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled Tool and Die Technician who's equally at home behind a CAD screen and at the CNC machine. This is a hands-on role where you'll take tooling from concept to fabrication — designing precision dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures while working closely with our engineering and production teams to keep our manufacturing lines running at their best.

If you like solving real problems, building things with your hands, and seeing the direct impact of your work on the shop floor, this one's for you.

Responsibilities 

Tooling Design & Development

• Design dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, and other precision tooling using CAD software
• Develop drawings and specs that translate product requirements into manufacturable tooling
• Select appropriate materials, tolerances, and fabrication methods for each application

CNC Operation & Programming

• Set up, operate, and program CNC mills, lathes, or EDM equipment to fabricate tooling components
• Write and edit CNC programs (G-code or CAM-generated) and adjust offsets/parameters for accurate machining
• Perform in-process inspections to verify dimensions and surface finish against print requirements
• Maintain machine cleanliness, tooling inventory, and basic preventive maintenance

Manufacturing Support

• Troubleshoot tooling problems alongside production and engineering teams
• Support new product tooling builds from prototype through production release
• Recommend improvements to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate tooling records including revision history, maintenance logs, and inspection reports
• Follow all quality procedures and safety protocols on the shop floor

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree, technical certificate, or completed apprenticeship in Tool and Die, Machining, or a related trade strongly preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in tool and die making, precision machining, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated CNC operation experience (mill, lathe, or EDM) — able to set up and run parts with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Working knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Solid understanding of metalworking processes: tolerances, feeds and speeds, fixturing, and inspection

Nice to Have

• CAM software experience (Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Familiarity with stamping, forming, or injection mold tooling
• Experience in a contract manufacturing or high-mix production environment
• Basic knowledge of metrology tools: calipers, micrometers, CMM, or optical comparators

Physical & Work Environment

This role works on an active manufacturing floor (SMT/PCBA). You'll be on your feet, operating equipment, and lifting up to 40 lbs. ESD and safety protocols are required.

ITAR Notice

This position is located within an ITAR-regulated facility. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees). Job offers are contingent on verification of U.S. person status. We do not provide H-1B or other employment-based visa sponsorship.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). 

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.