Toolmaker – Manufacturing Support at Kidde-Fenwal LLC – Ashland, Massachusetts

About KiddeFenwal

KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com.

Our Purpose
We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture tooling, fixtures, and related components to support Operations and Engineering projects.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve existing production equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Enhance factory safety by fabricating machine guarding, enclosures, and other protective solutions that eliminate hazards and reduce ergonomic risks.
• Perform rework on factory‑produced goods while maintaining strict adherence to tight tolerances.
• Sharpen, maintain, and repair press dies used in stamping operations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations Management, and Engineers to support troubleshooting efforts and provide both material cost and time estimates for project planning.
• Work closely with Test, Process, Quality, and Design Engineering teams, contributing ideas for process improvements and project execution.
• Monitor tooling performance and requirements to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, applying a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 80/20 T‑slot framing systems or similar modular construction methods.
• Skilled in machining a range of materials including plastics, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and tool steels.
• Understanding of pneumatic components, systems, and associated safety considerations.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong safety mindset in both personal work practices and the design of tools and fixtures.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Ability to write and execute CAM programs or G‑code for CNC mills, routers, and/or lathes.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in custom tool and fixture design, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Proficiency with toolroom equipment including manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, bandsaws, and general machine shop tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
KiddeFenwal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.