Join our Award-Winning Team

We are always looking for new team members who are as dedicated as we are to quality, and the vision of continual improvement for our team, products and processes.

If you believe you are that someone, we encourage you to apply.  Please fill out the form below and submit your resume!

Why work for us?

Federal Tool & Engineering was recently honored as Wisconsin’s Manufacturer of the Year. 

Federal Tool offers a small company experience with the opportunities of a company many times its size. As an award-winning team, we recognize our employees and what they can and have contributed. Our safety and cleanliness protocol, for example, have allowed us to be approved by OSHA’s Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program.

We foster a family environment with paid breaks for most positions and flexible hours!  

• Production: 1st, 2nd, and 3^rd shift works a 4-day work week, Monday thru Thursday; Weekend shift works Friday thru Sunday, 12-hour days (work 36 hours get paid for 40).
• Office: 1^st shift works a 5-day work week, Monday thru Friday.

Current Open Positions

Tool and Die Lead – 1^st shift

What are we looking for?

A Tool and Die Journeymen that is looking to continue to grow their skill and take on a leadership role.

What will you be doing?

Actual assignments may include building a schedule based on orders and process times, requisition of materials, conduct test runs, create blanks or blocks, assist with tool and die work as needed, design items for use as work aids, as well as other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Journeyman license and 3 years of experience
• Strong leadership and organizational skills

Industrial Engineer – 1^st shift

What are we looking for?

An Engineer that is looking for the opportunity to grow with a smaller company, creating, developing, and implementing efficient manufacturing systems and reducing costs while maintaining standards of operations.

What will you be doing?

• Collaborates with senior engineers to improve all aspects of manufacturing to promote safety, improve quality, and reduce cost.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing information systems, i.e. job templates, work instructions, computerized file systems and packaging methods.
• Implements methods and modifications to reduce production costs.
• Capable of working independently on projects of limited complexity, or as part of a multidisciplinary team for projects of greater complexity.
• Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of best practices in metal fabrication and stamping, as well as trends and developments in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organization’s competitive edge.

Desired Skills & Education:

• SolidWORKS or similar CAD Program
• Manufacturing ERP System Experience
• PLC Programming
• Sheet Metal Fabrication/Low – Medium Volume Stamping Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a similar degree is required.
• Entry Level position, one – three years of engineering experience (including internships) is recommended.

Tool and Die Journeyman – 1^st shift

What are we looking for? 

A Tool and Die Journeyman or Tool Room Machinist that is looking to continue to grow in the field.

What will you be doing? 

Actual assignments may also include secondary welding, tapping, assembly, building and metal stamping; progressive, secondary, and compound tooling, and building gage and fixtures.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Journeymen’s license or 3 years’ experience in tool room

Welder – 1^st Shift

What are we looking for?

Individuals that want to continue to learn the welding trade. Whether you have been in it for years or just starting out, if you have the desire to learn, like to stay busy, are detail oriented, willing to jump in where needed, and mechanically minded, this job is for you!

What will you be doing?

Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Welder uses welding equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Welder duties include but are not limited to the operation of manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in an efficient manner to maximize production, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, mig and tig welding, and submerged arc welding.

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Two years of experience, or equivalent schooling, or a combination of both is required 
• Blueprint reading and understanding of weld symbols
• Understand and apply welding techniques, processes, and equipment
• Ability to operate various shop tools including power and manually operated wrenches
• Ability to read micrometers, angle finders, protractors, calipers, and tape measures
• GMAW and GTAW experience
• Math skills including fractions and angles

Turret and Brake Operators 2^nd, 3^rd and weekend shift

What are we looking for?

Individuals that want to continue to learn and grow in manufacturing. Whether you have been in it for years or just starting out, if you have the desire to learn different positions, like to stay busy, are detail oriented and mechanically minded this job is for you!

What will you be doing?

Actual assignments may include brake press operation, turret operation, and other work the production lead sees as appropriate.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Willingness to obtain forklift certification
• Machine Operation experience (laser, brake press, CNC mill, turret, etc.)

Wages:  $16.00 – $25.00 base wage to start PLUS: $3.00 shift differential for 2nd or 3rd shift

Industrial Engineering Intern

What do we offer?

A flexible schedule to allow you to work around your school schedule.  You will be able to learn practical application for the knowledge already gained through school in a relaxed manufacturing environment.

What will you be doing?

The Industrial Engineering Intern will create, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing systems reducing costs while maintaining standards of operations.

Desired Skills/Experience/Education:

• Pursuing a degree in a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• CAD experience (SolidWORKS) would be a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards

Desired Skills & Traits of all Federal Tool team members:

• Detail-oriented
• Responsible
• Ethical
• Team-oriented
• Ability and desire to learn
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong spatial relations
• Math, reading, and language skills able to effectively utilize company information system
• Ability to lift 50#
• Multi-task and communicate effectively
• Desire to learn to use a micrometer, scale, and caliper

Quotes from our workforce:

• “Family oriented and supportive. On two occasions I had a family emergency. Management became aware and came to me and made me understand that I can take as much time as I needed to take care of these issues. They made it understood that my family is important.”
• “We work and we have fun”
• “Genuine care for employees”
• “Company is always striving to grow”
• “I like the people—like a family—really have each other’s backs”
• “Opportunities for advancement”
• “Versatility; I have the opportunity to do a variety of things—-not boring”
• “Freedom to work independently—not an assembly line”
• “The shop is clean and safe”