Lead Tool Maker - 1st Shift

Join a Team Where Your Experience and Mentorship Will Make an Impact!

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is looking for an experienced Tool Maker with a desire to lead and mentor others to join our talented team of 70+ skilled Machinists and Toolmakers in our climate-controlled, advanced manufacturing facilities located in Cedarburg, WI .

Why Carlson?

At Carlson, we take pride in our precision craftsmanship and collaborative, family-owned environment.

You won’t just be another employee here — you’ll be a leader, a mentor, and an essential part of our success story.

What You’ll Do: You’ll play a key role in the design, build, refurbishment, and reverse engineering of plastic injection molds that serve industries like Automotive, Medical, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond.

As a Lead Tool Maker, you’ll guide projects through the shop without the need to write plans or purchase material.

You will focus on toolmaking while providing hands-on direction to fellow Tool Makers and mentoring apprentices — all in collaboration with a supportive and experienced team.

• Weekly Pay: Starting at $40/hr and up , depending on experience
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties
• 10+ years of experience as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker is required
• Proven expertise in Plastic Injection Molds is required
• The ability to train and mentor others is required
• The ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and CAD models
• Collaborate with project leader(s) and direct our team of Tool Makers
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and hands-on training to apprentices and team members
• Analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools, and fit/assemble components to fabricate and repair metalworking dies
• Lead plastic injection mold builds from start to finish
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized