Tool & Die Welder
Stoughton Trailers
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- Location
- Stoughton, WI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 28
- 3 days ago
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Stoughton Trailers
Transportation/trucking/railroad · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading trailer manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement .
What you'll do
- Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment
- Perform welding (MIG), fabrication, machining, and finishing operations on tooling and equipment components
- Operate mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, belt sanders, and other machine tools
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications
- Measure, inspect, and verify tooling and components to maintain required tolerances and quality standards
- Identify and select appropriate materials for fabrication and repair projects
- Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals
- Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams
What you need
- Manufacturing, machining, welding, or tool and die experience
- Experience fabricating, repairing, and maintaining tooling, fixtures, or production equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of machining equipment and precision measuring tools
- Strong math skills, including fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Key skills
fabricatingmachiningblueprintstechnical drawingsprecision measuring toolstroubleshooting skillsStrong math skillsbasic trigonometry
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Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading trailer manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement . Tooling accuracy and equipment reliability are essential to maintaining product quality and efficient production.
Position Details:
🕒 Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 4:30 pm - 3 am
💼 Shift: 2nd Shift
⏱️ Overtime: Required as business needs
What You’ll Do -
Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, and production equipment.
Perform welding (MIG), fabrication, machining, and finishing operations on tooling and equipment components
Operate a variety of shop equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, saws, drills, belt sanders, and other machine tools.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and repair work.
Measure, inspect, and verify tooling and components to maintain required tolerances and quality standards.
Identify and select appropriate materials for fabrication and repair projects, including various grades of steel.
Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing operations.
Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as required.
Interplant travel to support project work as needed
Qualifications:
Manufacturing, machining, welding, or tool and die experience.
Experience fabricating, repairing, and maintaining tooling, fixtures, or production equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of machining equipment and precision measuring tools.
Strong math skills, including fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.