Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Provides power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, engineered fastening systems and industrial solutions.
Tooling Toolmaker
Manufacture and rework header/secondary tooling for fasteners on 3rd shift (11pm‑7am).
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Tooling Toolmaker on the 3rd shift (11 pm – 7 am) works in the Decorah, IA manufacturing facility, creating and reworking header and secondary tooling for fastener production. Under supervision the role reads blueprints, operates gages and toolroom equipment, builds header tooling to die prints, maintains backup tooling, and supports operators to meet quality and productivity goals. The employee follows ISO, IATF 16949 and SPC procedures, initiates tooling change requests, and adheres to safety and preventative‑maintenance practices, with overtime as needed. • Read and interpret manufacturing and tooling blueprints to produce header and secondary tooling. • Operate lathes, grinders, cut‑off saws and inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, indicators). • Build and set up header tooling to die prints with minimal supervision, meeting quality and productivity standards. • Maintain backup tooling and perform preventative‑maintenance to minimize header downtime. • Assist header operators with tooling needs to ensure parts meet specified dimensions. • Initiate tooling change requests (TCRs) and engineering changes (ECs) to improve tooling designs. • Follow ISO, IATF 16949, SPC procedures and company safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸blueprint reading
- ▸lathe operation
- ▸tool setup
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸change requests
- ▸iso compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must have a high‑school diploma or GED, strong mechanical ability, basic shop and math skills, and familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. Preferred qualifications include industrial certifications, prior header or tooling experience, and the ability to work with lathes, grinders, cut‑off saws and inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers. Stanley offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life benefits, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and discounts on company tools. • High school diploma or GED. • Strong mechanical aptitude and general shop knowledge. • Basic math and human‑relations skills. • Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements. • Industrial‑related certification or education (preferred). • Prior header or tooling experience (preferred). • Proficiency with basic toolroom and inspection equipment (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸mechanical aptitude
- ▸iatf16949
- ▸iso14001
- ▸toolroom equipment
- ▸inspection tools
Benefits
Stanley Black & Decker embraces diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries and supporting career growth through multiple paths, learning resources and a purpose‑driven culture. Employees enjoy a collaborative, tech‑focused environment that encourages innovation, community involvement and sustainable business practices. • Work overtime as required on the 3rd shift (11 pm – 7 am). • Competitive hourly wage of $22.55 with overtime eligibility. • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. • 401(k) plan with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Paid time off, holidays, vacation and personal days. • Tuition reimbursement and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.
Work Environment
Onsite