Tool and Die Maker II
Role Overview
As a Tool & Die Maker II, you’ll perform complex bench, machine, and finishing operations to maintain and enhance precision high speed stamping dies and fixtures.
You’ll play a key role in improving die performance, leading training for junior staff, and working with a high-performing technical team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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Location
- Deland, FL Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm (1 hour unpaid lunch), overtime and weekends possible when needed. Reports to: Operations Manager
- About Cadence:
- At Cadence , we improve product performance by building solution-oriented partnerships with our customers and delivering highly technical, measurable outcomes across medical, life sciences, automotive, and other advanced industries.
- We’re an engineering company at heart—with over 75 engineers across our organization—and have built a legacy of over three decades of manufacturing excellence by doing what others consider impossible.
- Why Join Us?
- We attract and develop high-performing people .
- We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace .
- We encourage learning through experimentation and a supportive environment.
- We give back to the communities where we live and work.
- Position Summary:
- As a Tool & Die Maker II, you’ll perform complex bench, machine, and finishing operations to maintain and enhance precision high speed stamping dies and fixtures. You’ll play a key role in improving die performance, leading training for junior staff, and working with a high-performing technical team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, layout, and execute die maintenance work with minimal supervision.
- Modify and maintain complex injection moldings and fixtures to optimize performance.
- Operate and set up all Tool Room equipment and machinery.
- Perform advanced machine set-ups that may require tool modifications.
- Monitor and inspect die performance and quality.
- Instruct and mentor other Toolmakers, Machinists, and Technicians.
- Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes as required.
- Assist in machine troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
- Maintain all documentation in the maintenance program.
- Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Wire EDM and Esprit programming experience a plus.
- Completion of a state sponsored Tool & Die or Mold Maker apprenticeship program or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years of related experience in tooling manufacturing and CNC programming with CAD experience (Solid Works).
- Skilled in electrical troubleshooting.
- Soldering, brazing, and welding a plus.
- Fork truck certification (training provided) a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
- Solid computer skills a plus.
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities
- Ready to apply? Join a company that empowers innovation and pushes boundaries. Apply now and make your mark at Cadence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Wire EDM and Esprit programming experience a plus.
- Completion of a state sponsored Tool & Die or Mold Maker apprenticeship program or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years of related experience in tooling manufacturing and CNC programming with CAD experience (Solid Works).
- Skilled in electrical troubleshooting.
- Soldering, brazing, and welding a plus.
- Fork truck certification (training provided) a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
- Solid computer skills a plus.
About Cadence
Cadence is a medical device contract manufacturer serving MedTech and Pharma companies from design through finished-device production.
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