Toolmaker​/Precision Machinist

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Toolmaker/Precision Machinist

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission‑critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $30.50 to $39.50 / hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

The Toolmaker/Precision Machinist is responsible for providing innovative tooling and manufacturing solutions for the various departments at CED.

• Interpret and machine parts from engineering (CAD) drawings, hand sketches, and verbal instructions
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders on prototyping and design changes
• Check work using precision measuring tools & equipment e.g. micrometer, dial indicator, bore gages, thread gages, gage blocks, height gages, optical comparator
• Manual machining of parts e.g. toolroom lathe, milling machine, drill press, saws, pedestal grinder
• Surface grinding with the ability to dress angles and radii on wheels
• Surface grinding of tungsten carbide and refractory materials
• Work with machine operators to supply sharpening/modification of production tooling using grinders or by hand
• Program, set up, & run CNC vertical machining center and CNC toolroom lathe for product development and short production runs
• Program, set up, & run CNC wire electrical discharge machine (WEDM) for product development and short production runs.
• Perform punch press set‑up and debug (small single station dies with low volume)
• Grind, sharpen, modify, and repair punches & dies for small single‑station punch press jobs
• Build & repair special jigs and fixtures with prints or verbal instructions

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by leadership
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

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• Formal apprenticeship certificate or NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certificate

• 5 to 10 years in a manufacturing environment, machinist experience (aerospace/defense or prototype)

• Lawful US Person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Experience and training in a variety of tool room machinery (manual lathes, manual mills, grinders, CNC machinery, and electrical discharge machines).
• Working knowledge of GD&T

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 25 - 40 pounds occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Human Resources.