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Valeo

Tooling Engineer

Seymour, IN · On-site

Evaluate toolmakers (current or new) and teach toolmakers about Valeo standards * Capitalize ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...

Aerotek

Die Assembler

Rolling Meadows, IL

$30 - $33/hr

Work closely with toolmakers, engineers, and production personnel to support continuous improvement ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. Pay and ...

Valeo

Tooling Engineer

Seymour, IN · On-site

Evaluate toolmakers (current or new) and teach toolmakers about Valeo standards * Capitalize ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...

Valeo

Tooling Engineer

Seymour, IN

Evaluate toolmakers (current or new) and teach toolmakers about Valeo standards * Capitalize ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...

Textron

Tool Maker C - 2nd Shift

Wichita, KS · On-site

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500per contract * Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of gradeper contract * Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and ...

Textron

Tool Maker C - 2nd Shift

Wichita, KS · On-site

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract * Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract * Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and ...

Beechcraft Aircraft

Tool Maker C - 2nd Shift

Wichita, KS · On-site

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500per contract * Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of gradeper contract * Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and ...

Textron

Tool Maker C - 2nd Shift

Wichita, KS · On-site

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500per contract * Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of gradeper contract * Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and ...

Techlink Systems Inc

Tool Room Technician

Fort Wayne, IN

$24 - $30.75/hr

Fort Wayne, IN (onsite) Contract Duration: until 12/31/2026 Working hours - 2nd and 3rd Shift 3pm-11:30pm 11pm-7:30am The Tool Room Machinist is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract toolmaker in the United States is $29.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Toolmaker is a skilled professional who designs, manufactures, and repairs precision tools, molds, and fixtures on a contract or temporary basis. They typically work with engineering teams to create custom tools for manufacturing processes, ensuring high accuracy and quality. Contract Toolmakers often use CNC machines, lathes, and milling equipment, as well as hand tools for fine adjustments. Their role is essential in industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing, where precision tooling is critical.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Toolmaker position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Toolmaker, you need expertise in precision machining, blueprint reading, and tooling assembly, typically backed by a technical diploma or apprenticeship in toolmaking or a related field. Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and measurement instruments such as micrometers and gauges is essential, and certifications in machine operation can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure the accurate production, modification, and repair of specialized tools to meet client specifications and maintain efficient manufacturing processes.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Contract Toolmaker?

As a Contract Toolmaker, your typical day involves interpreting technical drawings, setting up and operating machinery such as lathes or milling machines, and fabricating or repairing precision tools, dies, and fixtures needed for production. You may also be responsible for conducting inspections using measurement devices, troubleshooting tool-related issues, and collaborating with engineers, machinists, or production teams to refine tool designs and ensure quality. Contract positions often involve adapting quickly to different client requirements and working environments. This variety provides valuable exposure to new techniques and processes, enhancing your skill set and professional growth.
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Tooling Engineer

Valeo

Seymour, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
What You Will Win
As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.
What You Will Do
  • Maintain quality standards on all products to ensure manufacturing with zero defect methodology including process documentation required
  • Responsible for plastic part engineering according to the specifications in order to meet the requirement of quality, cost and delivery time for local and global platforms (worldwide coordination of mould concept)
  • Provide support on new product launch tooling and process at each milestone through production, providing the manufacturing and engineering inputs for development of new processes, parts and tooling
  • Lead the tooling design and approval process according to the Valeo standards & Procedure (RAISE)
  • Identify lean & continuous improvement to existing process and tooling related to current product lines with regard to the cost, quality, and/or design
  • Involve in a global coordination to improve and define standards. Identify and investigate potential new tooling concepts and processes
  • Design for manufacturing a plastic part, mold and process according to Valeo Production System & TPM rules
  • Analyze new products in order to integrate new components and P2
  • Support R&D CAD designer about plastic part engineering
  • Involve in Molding FMEA, control plan, SPPC definition and tolerances application
  • Investigate design to cost solutions, identify improvement in part to simplify the machining of tools, optimize molding conditions and reduce cost
  • Define mold features, size and injection molding machine
  • Establish request for quotation with preliminary mold design, with tool cost & timing estimation
  • Validate 3D molds design for layout and mold studies acceptance
  • Analyze Moldflow simulation results, implement solution in new mold, and define molding process window
  • Manage the technical part and mold tuning loops from Off Tool to Initial samples, manage the molding tryouts, define & duplicate the process window to ensure reliable and robust part validation & robust production
  • Support tooling transfer and Start of Production at Valeo or supplier; Establish technical & maintenance book
  • Evaluate toolmakers (current or new) and teach toolmakers about Valeo standards
  • Capitalize feedback from production and supplier to initiate corrective and preventive actions (cost breakdown, problem solving, troubleshooting)

What You Should Have
  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience in injection tool design, or an Associate's Degree in a technical engineering or engineering technician type of discipline with a minimum of 10 years experience in plastic injection tool design
  • CAD/ CAM Knowledge of software Autocad/Catia/Solidworks
  • Technical knowledge : Understanding of injection molding processes, Moldflow analysis and tool construction (EDM, machining, Grinding, texturing...)

Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!
Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com
Job:
P0/P1 Process/Manuf Engineering PTM
Organization:
Methods Manufacturing Manager
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-03-20
Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

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