Metal stamping and tooling manufacturer serving automotive, appliances, and recreational industries
Tools, Inc. is a 67-year-old metal stamping and tool-and-die shop with expertise in deep draw tooling and cosmetic finishes. Their tech stack—Mastercam, SolidWorks, CATIA, SAP, Epicor, NetSuite—reflects a hybrid legacy and mid-market ERP footprint typical of discrete manufacturers managing complex tooling workflows. Current hiring is heavily weighted toward manufacturing roles, with active work on forming simulation, inventory reconciliation, and cost-reduction projects that point to operational scaling challenges common in job shops managing custom orders and tight supplier timelines.
Tools, Inc. designs and manufactures precision metal stampings, assemblies, and tooling for automotive, appliances, lawn/garden, watercraft, gaming, and mass transit customers. The company operates a tool-and-die facility with capabilities in deep draw tooling, progressive stamping, 5-axis laser, wire EDM, and welding. Their customer base spans both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers seeking high-cosmetic-finish metal parts and custom tooling. Based in Sussex, Wisconsin, the company employs 51–200 people and has built a reputation over five decades for handling difficult geometries and precision assemblies.
Their primary stack includes SolidWorks and CATIA for design, Mastercam for CAM programming, JobBOSS for job shop scheduling, and SAP, Epicor, and NetSuite for ERP and inventory management.
Motorcycle, watercraft, and recreational vehicles; commercial and residential appliances; lawn/garden and agriculture; gaming; mass transit; and automotive.
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