At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!
Join our team as a Toolmaker and bring your expertise to a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment where precision matters. In this role, you'll leverage your experience with CNC machining, EDM equipment, CAD/CAM programming, and precision grinding to create and maintain high-quality tooling that supports critical production operations.
If you're passionate about craftsmanship, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact while advancing your career.
What You Will Do
- Set Up & Operate Equipment: Set up and operate CNC equipment, including EDM die sink, wire EDM, milling, turning, polishing, and high-precision grinding machines using CAD/CAM-generated programming.
- Program & Execute Tooling: Program, load, verify, and execute tooling programs to produce components within tight tolerances and exact specifications.
- Perform Precision Machining: Machine and finish complex components with significant value added through previous manufacturing processes.
- Inspect & Document Quality: Conduct in-process inspections, document results, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Monitor & Maintain Tooling: Monitor tooling performance during production runs and perform necessary adjustments or maintenance.
- Support Production Operations: Maintain and support production tooling to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and participate in initiatives that enhance quality, safety, and productivity.
What You Will Bring
- Education: High school diploma or GED required. Willingness to work toward a machining certificate in accordance with procedure C1-0845 (formerly H1-1709) and achieve PI Bronze certification within six months of hire.
- Experience: 5-7 years of experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment, EDM machines, grinders, and jig grinders.
- Technical Expertise: Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, procedures, work instructions, and CAD/CAM data. Experience with grinding fixtures, CNC profile grinders, jig grinders, and grinding machine controllers.
- Core Competencies: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, adapt to changing business needs, and collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and toolroom teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods, up to eight hours per day.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Wages starting at $30/hr for Toolmakers!
- Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
- Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.
Work Shift Day (United States of America)Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Willingness to work toward a machining certificate and achieve PI Bronze certification within six months of hire
- 5-7 years programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment, EDM machines, grinders, and jig grinders
- Ability to program, load, verify, and execute tooling programs from CAD/CAM data
- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and work instructions
- Experience with grinding fixtures, CNC profile grinders, jig grinders, and grinding machine controllers
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with engineering and production teams; strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk up to eight hours per day
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship (Panduit will not sponsor visas now or in the future)
What We Do
Panduit was born from innovation. In 1955, we launched our first product: Panduct Wiring Duct, a new invention that uniquely organized control panel wiring and allowed new wires to be added quickly and neatly. Since that time Panduit has introduced thousands of problem solving new products and remained committed to providing innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions. Today, customers look to Panduit as a trusted advisor who works with them to address their most critical business challenges within their Data Center, Enterprise, and Industrial environments. Our proven reputation for quality and technology leadership coupled with a robust ecosystem of partners across the world enables Panduit to deliver comprehensive solutions that unify the physical infrastructure to help our customers achieve operational and financial goals.
