Toolmaker Apprentice

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don’t just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have solid mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and grow. 

Job Summary

The Toolmaker Apprentice will work under the direction of engineering, with guidance from the Toolmakers, to perform all operations (from start to finish) to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, parts, etc. This first shift position's hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain all tool room equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
• Construct, alter, and/or repair tooling, dies, fixtures, gauges, and/or customer supplied parts.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints (tolerances and dimensions) for building parts to print.
• Communicating to the team when changes are required to the print, due to unforeseen situations or need (for internal documentation).
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Communicate the progress of projects.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  
• Willingness to pursue requirements leading to a Journeyman Tool and Die maker credential. Preferably enrolled in tool and die certificate or apprentice program.  
• 1 year of experience, preferably in a metal fabrication and assembly environment. Successful hands-on work in machining, auto repair, machine repair, farm and mechanical work, or the trades considered.
• Read, understand and interpret technical materials, engineering drawings and industry standards.
• Experience using measurement tools associated with toolmaking (micrometer, caliper, height gage).
• High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Work to specified deadlines, working overtime as needed to meet tooling completion dates.
• Willingness to take direction and feedback.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally/written) with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Genuine desire to learn and grow with the company.
• Solid mechanical aptitude.
• Able to stand all workday and perform lifting operations up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.