Join a Company Built on Craftsmanship Since 1898
Crescent Manufacturing is a union facility and one of the only companies in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the design and production of high-precision specialty cutting blades.
With an average employee tenure of 20 years, we offer a workplace built on stability, quality, and pride in workmanship.
We're seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to support our production operations by building, repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining precision dies and tooling.
This is an opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in precision craftsmanship, enjoys solving complex machining problems, and wants to work in a highly specialized manufacturing environment. Journeyman status is preferred, but experienced Tool & Die professionals with strong hands-on skills are encouraged to apply.
Our Commitment to Quality
As an ISO-certified manufacturer, we invest in our people by providing the training, tools, and support needed to succeed while encouraging continuous learning, craftsmanship, and process improvement.
What You'll Do
- Build new dies and completely rebuild existing production dies using engineering drawings and specifications
- Repair, modify, and troubleshoot existing dies and tooling to support production needs
- Perform precision drilling, tapping, milling, grinding, and machining operations to tolerances as close as .001"
- Set up and operate vertical mills using digital readouts to manufacture precision tooling components
- Machine pockets, complex shapes, and existing or worn components requiring accurate location and alignment
- Use dial indicators, edge finders, micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances
- Machine hardened materials using carbide drills and carbide end mills
- Perform basic lathe work, including turning shafts, shoulders, and simple V-threads
- Perform precision surface grinding, including dressing grinding wheels with complex radii, angles, and forms
- Grind flat and angled surfaces to create precise intersections and clean corners
- Perform precision lapping and fitting of holes for press fits and die buttons in both hardened and soft materials
- Resurface and sharpen production dies, including upper and lower die units
- Make adjustments to die timing and shut height following sharpening and resurfacing
- Operate Wire EDM equipment using established programs
- Rebuild and repair dies when formal engineering drawings are not available by using existing tooling, measurements, and machining knowledge
- Document die repairs and modifications so Engineering can update drawings and tooling records
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and other skilled trades to resolve manufacturing problems
- Assist with training and mentoring apprentices in Tool & Die processes and techniques
- Maintain accurate documentation and a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area
What We're Looking For
- Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card preferred
- Experienced Tool & Die Makers without a Journeyman card are encouraged to apply
- At least 4 years of hands-on Tool & Die, die repair, die building, machining, or closely related precision manufacturing experience
- Strong experience operating manual mills, surface grinders, lathes, and other traditional toolroom equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and tooling specifications
- Strong understanding of close-tolerance machining and precision measurement
- Experience machining hardened materials and working with tool steels
- Knowledge of heat-treated components, including determining appropriate grind stock prior to heat treatment
- Ability to use precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, machinist scales, and related measuring tools
- Experience with Wire EDM equipment is preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot tooling problems independently
- Ability to work from drawings as well as reverse-engineer or repair existing tooling when complete documentation is unavailable
- Strong math, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and other skilled trades
- Willingness to mentor apprentices and share technical knowledge with less-experienced team members
Why Work at Crescent Manufacturing?
- Union environment with long-term stability
- Over 125 years of manufacturing excellence
- Opportunity to work on custom-built, highly specialized dies and tooling
- A true skilled-trades environment where craftsmanship and technical knowledge are valued
- Variety of work including new die builds, rebuilds, repairs, modifications, troubleshooting, and production support
- Opportunity to work closely with Engineering and other skilled trades to solve complex manufacturing challenges
- Opportunity to mentor apprentices and help develop the next generation of Tool & Die professionals
- ISO-certified facility focused on quality and continuous improvement
- Strong culture built on:
- Integrity and accountability
- Respect and teamwork
- Craftsmanship and continuous improvement
Benefits That Support You & Your Family
Crescent offers a comprehensive, union-backed benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and long-term stability:
- Competitive union wages with shift differential opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-provided life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) through BPAS with company match; fully vested after 3 years of service
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ProMedica for confidential counseling, financial, legal, and life support services
- Wellness programs including digital health coaching, mental health support, and condition management resources
- Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Access to additional wellness resources through WorkSpring
Our benefits are designed to be a meaningful part of your total compensation and long-term wellbeing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Journeyman License in Tool and Die Making (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fremont, OH 43420 (Required)
Work Location: In person
