Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Target Resume Now
About the Role
In our Tool Room, we craft the custom tools and dies that power our entire production floor. If you have machining experience, love working with your hands, and take pride in making things the right way, this is where you can take your skills to the next level. We provide training and mentorship for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Sharpen and rework die sections, punches, and cut-off tools with precision
- Fabricate or repair custom tooling and fixtures for our springmaking operations
- Use a wide range of machines: mills, grinders, lathes, band saws, CNC equipment
- Interpret blueprints and part drawings for complex tooling components
- Measure with precision using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators
- Work with tool steels like O-1, A-2, and D-2 — and apply proper heat treatment
- Torch work, welding, and hands-on problem-solving when things don’t go as planned
- Collaborate with engineers, production leads, and fellow tradespeople
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, machining, or tool room environment
- Confidence with machine tools — whether manual or CNC
- Comfortable using precision measuring instruments and basic shop math
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Experience with or interest in tool steels and heat treatment processes
- You love working with your hands, and you care about doing quality work
- Team-first attitude — but able to work independently with minimal supervision
Skills
- Machining
- Toolmaking
- CNC
- Blueprint interpretation
- Precision measurement
- Tool steels
- Heat treatment
- Torch work
- Welding
- Problem-solving
Location
- Syracuse, NY 13208
Work Type
- Full-time
- In person
Experience Level
- All experience levels
Education Level
- Formal machinist or toolmaking training (Nice to Have)
- Military or vocational background in mechanics or fabrication (Nice to Have)
Benefits
- Hands-on training, mentorship, and a real career path
- Fully climate-controlled facility
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off awarded upon hire and every quarter
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
About the Company
- Midstate Spring has been crafting high-precision springs in Syracuse, NY since 1939 — and we’re still going strong.
- Our components are used in power tools, medical devices, defense systems, and more.
- When you join Midstate, you become part of a team that takes pride in doing things right — with a legacy of quality, hands-on skill, and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity
- Midstate Spring is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We are committed to diversity and to providing accommodations during the hiring process for qualified individuals with disabilities.