Skilled Trade - Toolmaker & Template Maker · Ford Motor Company

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:23:49 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Cleveland · $42.32-$42.52 per hour · onsite

We're seeking a skilled Toolmaker & Template Maker to join our team at the Cleveland Engine plant. As a Toolmaker & Template Maker, you will be responsible for operating manual Lathes, Mills, Surface Grinders, Radial Drills, and metal cutting machines. You will also be required to fabricate and repair fixtures and tooling, set up and operate CNC Lathes and Milling machines, and use precision measuring tools. Blueprint and schematic reading skills are also essential for this role.

The successful candidate will have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or have 8 years of previous experience, or have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade.

As a Toolmaker & Template Maker, you will be part of a team that builds some of the most iconic vehicles on the road. You will be paid a top hourly base rate of $42.52, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. The starting rate for this position is $42.32 with pay increases to the top rate upon completion of three consecutive months of employment.

In addition to competitive pay, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including company-provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision, Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits, and automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan.