Tool & Die - Production Leader

Company: Forward March Inc.
Location: Chilton
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Worthington Enterprises is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Production Leader for our Tool & Die team on 3rd shift. This individual will be responsible for safely maintaining machine tools, fixtures and dies. In addition, this position supports other facility processes as necessary. Duties include a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to: problem solving, project collaboration, and quality control. The goal is to safely achieve excellence in all facets of the role, providing the highest quality service and safety, while effectively, and efficiently increasing value for our shareholders and customers. A detailed orientated, self-motivated, problem solver that utilizes a strong work ethic for a 300 union facility in Chilton, WI is required. Pay based on skill and experience for Maintenance Mech 4. Hours are 10:00pm - 6:00am. Apply to learn more! Training on 1st or 2nd shift. What You’ll Do: Perform all duties in a safe manner Know, understand, and follow plant safety rules, policies and procedures including LOTO Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost standards Must be able to work 8-10 hours daily on 3rd shift and on weekends Knowledge of die building and repair, along with the ability to disassemble and assemble machine tools and dies, and perform routine preventative maintenance Sets up, troubleshoots, and makes advanced adjustments to machines as needed to maintain good production and quality Knowledge of how to replicate parts with or without blueprints Participate in continuous improvement projects throughout the facility including various automation projects Must be proficient with machine shop equipment such as lathes, mills, surface grinders Assist others as needed Maintain a clean work area Complete paperwork as required Other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor Perform all duties in the spirit of Our Philosophy and in accordance to legal, ethical and contractual practices Requirements What We’re Looking For: Blueprint reading skills, math skills, and in-process inspection skills of machine parts to specification while maintaining close tolerances of ±.0005. Must be able to work independently; will be responsible for specific or cross-functional tasks, based on equipment Must be able to work with other trades: maintenance, electrical, engineering, quality & production. Must be able to understand and convert both metric and English measurements Observe and assist in diagnosing machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production. Assist in conducting tooling changeovers and troubleshooting press startup and quality specifications. Participate in try-outs on all new tooling and verify samples meet quality specifications. The ability to multitask and operate multiple pieces of equipment concurrently Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish working relationships Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to drive resolution Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks Customer focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency and a strong commitment to team success Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner via formal written and oral means to all levels of the organization Always maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Strong computer skills Desired Experience Required; minimum 2-5 years of experience as machinist, tool and die technician, or similar Required; previous experience in general die maintenance such as sharpening, repairing, grinding, timing or modifying Required; demonstrate ability to read complex drawings and fabricate appropriate parts Able to lift a maximum of 35 pounds Background check required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Machinist Certification (Preferred) Benefits Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive pay up to $35/hour , based on experience $1.50/hour shift differential $5,000 sign-on bonus Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one A great work environment focused on respect, safety, and growth Onsite barber/hair salon and fitness center Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At our company we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization. Our company is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier, and more expressive lives. We operate with three segments: Building Products, Consumer Products and Sustainable Energy Solutions. Our emphasis on innovation and transformation extends to building products including water systems, heating and cooling solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories, and consumer products in tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories sold under brand names Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, Well-X-Trol®, General®, Garden-Weasel®, Pactool International® and Hawkeye™. We also serve the growing global hydrogen ecosystem through on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions. We are value-added partner to customers, featuring a wide variety of highly engineered products across Tools, Outdoor Living, and Celebrations. Our company, and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status. Please contact Matt at mgeorge@fmi.vet for more information.

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