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Tool Maker
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Madison | |
 Feb 01, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Tool Maker
Wage: $22.00 - $27.00/Hour Shift/Hours: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, 2-2-3 Rotation We are seeking skilled candidates for an Assistant Tool Maker at our client company in Madison, WI. We are looking for night shift for this temp to hire opportunity with a great team paying $22-27/hr. based on experience. Assistant Tool Maker Responsibilities: - Assist with the fabrication, modification, maintenance, and repair of tools and mechanical components by using CNC mills, mills, lathes, drills, grinders and other shop equipment - Perform bench work such as sanding and tool assembly - Assist in tool inspections to ensure proper tool rebuilds/repairs and reduce development costs of new tools - Participate as a team member to improve work practices and methods - Understand and comply with all work instructions related to job responsibilities - Assist in Tool Vault and Sample Lab as required - Assist all departments by providing machine shop support - Troubleshoot production problems and provide solutions - Perform work to the tooling schedule and adjust as required to meet Internal and external customer deadlines Requirements For Assistant Tool Maker: - Certificate in Machine Tool Operations or related field and 1 year experience in manufacturing environment - OR - Equivalent machine tool experience in tool fabrication, maintenance, or machine shop - Ability to read, write and speak English to meet training, safety and quality requirements - Working knowledge on the safe and effective use of the following machine shop equipment: CAD/CAM, CNC mills, EDM's, milling machines, manual lathes, and drill presses - Ability to read blueprints - Ability to apply shop math to build tools - Desired Skills Ability to interact well with others - Self-starter with the ability to try new methods to improve productivity - Strong troubleshooting skills Madison@qpsemployment.com IND035 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |