Manufacturing & production

Toolmaker

TOOLMAKER.

bradenton, florida

Posted 9/3/2026

Closes 10/3/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Temporary

7:30 AM - 4:45 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Industry

manufacturing & production (Production Occupations)

Reference number

S_180102

We are seeking a skilled Toolmaker to build, test, and groom applicators while analyzing and troubleshooting technical issues. In this role, you will read blueprints, perform dimensional and visual inspections, and operate a variety of machine shop equipment to design revisions and ensure all parts meet strict quality standards. You will also manage daily production schedules, provide technical support to sales and customers, and maintain complete records of work performed.

Responsibilities:

Applicator & Tooling Production:

Build, test, groom, and troubleshoot applicators and tooling while designing revisions as needed to optimize performance.

Inspection & Quality Control:

Read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments to conduct thorough dimensional and visual inspections, ensuring all parts conform to quality standards.

Machining & Shop Operations:

Safely operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and band saws to manufacture and adjust tooling.

Scheduling & Documentation:

Utilize internal computer programs to track WIP status, schedule daily workloads from production reports, and maintain accurate records of all completed work. ...

Technical Support & Collaboration:

Provide technical assistance on applicator issues to customers and sales personnel, working collaboratively under management guidance.

Working hours:

7:30 AM - 4:45 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:

Demonstrated background utilizing root-cause problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing setting

Direct experience designing tooling revisions or modifying applicator parts

Experience providing direct technical phone or in-person support to customers and sales teams

Education:

No Degree Required Experience:

0-1 years

Qualifications:

Hands-on experience building and maintaining progressive dies and operating bench presses and fully automatic crimping machines

Proficiency reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools (micrometers, verniers, calipers, comparators, drop indicators)

Hands-on ability to operate machine shop equipment including drill presses, grinders, milling machines, lathes, and band saws

Computer literacy to navigate production software, manage work-in-progress (WIP), and schedule daily workloads

Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to maintain accurate work records and support customers/sales

Safety & Quality Standards:

Ability to execute all work in accordance with applicable company quality procedures and management direction Text "Toolmaker" to 941-351-0656 to get started today! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

Applicator & Tooling Production:

Build, test, groom, and troubleshoot applicators and tooling while designing revisions as needed to optimize performance.

Inspection & Quality Control:

Read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments to conduct thorough dimensional and visual inspections, ensuring all parts conform to quality standards.

Machining & Shop Operations:

Safely operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and band saws to manufacture and adjust tooling.

Scheduling & Documentation:

Utilize internal computer programs to track WIP status, schedule daily workloads from production reports, and maintain accurate records of all completed work.

Technical Support & Collaboration:

Provide technical assistance on applicator issues to customers and sales personnel, working collaboratively under management guidance. experience 0-1 years skills Demonstrated background utilizing root-cause problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing settingDirect experience designing tooling revisions or modifying applicator partsExperience providing direct technical phone or in-person support to customers and sales teams qualifications Hands-on experience building and maintaining progressive dies and operating bench presses and fully automatic crimping machinesProficiency reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools (micrometers, verniers, calipers, comparators, drop indicators)Hands-on ability to operate machine shop equipment including drill presses, grinders, milling machines, lathes, and band sawsComputer literacy to navigate production software, manage work-in-progress (WIP), and schedule daily workloadsStrong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to maintain accurate work records and support customers/sales

Safety & Quality Standards:

Ability to execute all work in accordance with applicable company quality procedures and management direction education No Degree Required share this job.

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