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Tool engineers design, maintain, and optimize manufacturing tools and equipment used in production processes. This role typically qualifies for H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and TN visa sponsorship since it requires specialized engineering knowledge and usually demands a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You’ll Do
As a Tool Maker, you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow, MA. You’ll get to:
General Responsibilities:
Perform a wide range of skilled duties in order layout, construct, repair, modify and alter a wide variety of machine tools. Machine to standard Blueprint tolerances, support Tool Crib/Maintenance spare parts. Perform machining tasks for Focus Factory support. All with expected guidance from Tool Makers with 10+ years’ experience.
Duties:
- Plan and lay out work performing various bench and machine operations. Set up and operate a normal range of Tool Room machines to perform necessary operations on a wide variety of tool machine parts.
- Make necessary mathematical calculations. Fixture and Machine: castings, components for weldments, Post machining of weldments in order to re-qualify critical surfaces for final assembly. Develop skills in order to work with Engineering to design and develop, modify and improve tool and machine designs during construction.
- Repair/rebuild/modify Stamping Dies or Machine Tool Parts per engineering requests. Develop skills to Service all types of production machinery including troubleshooting to diagnose a problem, make adjustments, repair and/or replace worn or defective parts, make new parts as required, adjust and test operation.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Detect and report any equipment malfunctions, unusual situations or other problems. Follow all safety rules, regulations and practices.
Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Tool room environment.
- Tool and Die Repair
- Requires the use of complicated drawings, specifications, tables and precision measuring instruments. Stamping/Progressive Style Tool and Die experience a plus.
What You’ll Receive
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
The Salary range for this position is $33.05 - $34.77
- This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hourly rate offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.
- The hourly rate range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The hourly rate range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for general wage increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You’ll Do
As a Tool Maker, you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow, MA. You’ll get to:
General Responsibilities:
Perform a wide range of skilled duties in order layout, construct, repair, modify and alter a wide variety of machine tools. Machine to standard Blueprint tolerances, support Tool Crib/Maintenance spare parts. Perform machining tasks for Focus Factory support. All with expected guidance from Tool Makers with 10+ years’ experience.
Duties:
- Plan and lay out work performing various bench and machine operations. Set up and operate a normal range of Tool Room machines to perform necessary operations on a wide variety of tool machine parts.
- Make necessary mathematical calculations. Fixture and Machine: castings, components for weldments, Post machining of weldments in order to re-qualify critical surfaces for final assembly. Develop skills in order to work with Engineering to design and develop, modify and improve tool and machine designs during construction.
- Repair/rebuild/modify Stamping Dies or Machine Tool Parts per engineering requests. Develop skills to Service all types of production machinery including troubleshooting to diagnose a problem, make adjustments, repair and/or replace worn or defective parts, make new parts as required, adjust and test operation.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Detect and report any equipment malfunctions, unusual situations or other problems. Follow all safety rules, regulations and practices.
Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Tool room environment.
- Tool and Die Repair
- Requires the use of complicated drawings, specifications, tables and precision measuring instruments. Stamping/Progressive Style Tool and Die experience a plus.
What You’ll Receive
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
The Salary range for this position is $33.05 - $34.77
- This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hourly rate offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.
- The hourly rate range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The hourly rate range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for general wage increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Tool Engineer
Emphasize specialized manufacturing expertise
Highlight experience with CNC programming, fixture design, or automated manufacturing systems. Tool engineering requires specialized technical knowledge that supports the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B sponsorship.
Target manufacturing and automotive companies
Companies like Ford, Boeing, Caterpillar, and General Electric regularly sponsor tool engineers. These industries depend heavily on specialized manufacturing tools and have established visa sponsorship programs.
Showcase relevant engineering degree
Tool engineering roles require mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or materials engineering degrees. Make sure your degree field clearly connects to the job requirements to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Highlight CAD and simulation software skills
Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or finite element analysis demonstrates the technical complexity of tool engineering work, supporting the need for specialized knowledge and H-1B eligibility.
Consider defense contractors and aerospace
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman frequently sponsor tool engineers for specialized manufacturing roles. These companies often have streamlined processes for visa applications and renewals.
Document continuous improvement experience
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process optimization demonstrates advanced engineering skills beyond basic tool design, strengthening your case for visa sponsorship and specialty occupation classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do tool engineers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, tool engineers typically qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship since the role requires specialized engineering knowledge and a bachelor's degree in engineering. The position involves complex technical work in manufacturing tool design, process optimization, and equipment maintenance that meets USCIS specialty occupation requirements. Manufacturing companies regularly sponsor tool engineers for H-1B visas.
What degree do I need for tool engineer visa sponsorship?
Tool engineering positions typically require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or materials engineering. Some employers accept related fields like aerospace or electrical engineering if you have relevant manufacturing experience. The degree must directly relate to the specialized knowledge required for tool design and manufacturing processes.
Which companies sponsor tool engineers for work visas?
Major manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, Boeing, Caterpillar, and General Electric regularly sponsor tool engineers. Defense contractors including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon also sponsor these roles. Medical device companies like Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson hire tool engineers for specialized manufacturing equipment. Check recent H-1B disclosure data for current sponsorship patterns.
Can tool engineers get E-3 or TN visa sponsorship?
Australian citizens can pursue E-3 visas for tool engineering roles since they qualify as specialty occupations requiring engineering degrees. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify for TN visa status under the Engineer category, though tool engineering specifically isn't listed in NAFTA occupations. The role must clearly demonstrate professional engineering work requiring a degree.
How to find Tool Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Tool Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus on manufacturing companies, automotive firms, and aerospace organizations that frequently hire Tool Engineers on H-1B, TN, or other work visas. These industries often need specialized tooling expertise and are experienced with sponsorship processes for technical roles.
What makes tool engineering a specialty occupation for visa purposes?
Tool engineering requires specialized knowledge of manufacturing processes, CAD software, materials science, and precision measurement techniques that can only be acquired through formal engineering education. The role involves complex problem-solving in fixture design, tooling optimization, and quality control systems. This technical complexity and degree requirement satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards for H-1B approval.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tool Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.