Tool & Die Maker

We are seeking a talented Tool & Die Maker to join our manufacturing team in Edgewater Terrace, IL
. In this role, you will be responsible for the upkeep, installation, and optimization of molds, dies, fixtures, and various production tools.

Compensation: $32/hr – $37/hr

Schedule:

2nd Shift

• Construct, service, and update stamping dies, progressive dies, and various production fixtures to ensure operational success.
• Identify and resolve tooling malfunctions to help boost overall production quality and efficiency.
• Conduct necessary die testing, assessments, and maintenance tasks.
• Analyze and utilize engineering schematics, technical drawings, and tooling requirements.
• Utilize high-precision tools like height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and various gauges.
• Manage standard toolroom machinery, including drill presses, surface grinders, lathes, and mills.
• Execute machining, grinding, and fitting tasks to ensure components align with precise design standards.
• Evaluate tooling parts to identify signs of wear, structural damage, or deviations from required dimensions.

• Completion of a high school diploma, GED, or a relevant technical education program.
• A minimum of three years working in tool and die manufacturing, ideally within a stamping facility.
• Comprehensive knowledge regarding the function and maintenance of stamping dies, progressive dies, and production fixtures.
• Proficiency in programming or operating CNC machinery.
• Expertise in interpreting complex blueprints, GD&T standards, and engineering documentation.
• Possession of a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker credential or a comparable level of professional expertise.
• Proven background working with high-volume production tooling and progressive stamping dies.