Tool Maker

Tool Maker A

Location: Franklin Park, IL, US, 60131

Company: Sloan Valve Company

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Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water‑efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

The Tool Maker will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts and fixtures involving difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Maker will work from prints, sketches, computer aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals and instructions. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan and layout job assignments, determine sequence of machining operations, calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances, and program operations as necessary.
• Perform machine operations requiring unusual and difficult setups, and methods to maintain very close tolerances and fits, including heat treating, drawing, temperingand bench work involving filing, scraping, grinding, lapping, fitting, indexing,timing, assembly and adjusting to insure satisfactory operation.
• Perform tool trouble shooting duties as assigned.
• Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct problems, and make recommendations ontool modifications and methods required.
• Set up, program and operate EDM equipment, as well as a variety of complex CNCmachine tools.
• Report design errors, mark up changes on drawings and refer to Engineering Department.
• Assist in training and instructing lower graded tool makers.
• Work with Engineering Department and production employees to work out toolingand prototype refinements as necessary.
• Develop engineering models working from sketches, instructions and piece partdrawings involving making design modifications.
• Use a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, and video microscope, optical comparators, heat treating furnaces and hand tools.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 4+ years manual machining
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with manual milling, including facing, boring, drilling, and tapping
• Experience with manual lathes, including turning, boring, and single point threading
• Experience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gage, and optical comparator
• Skilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry and other basic math skills
• Ability to pass Tool Maker A written and physical test

At Sloan, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced and celebrated. We proudly offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We invest in our employees’ professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

Be part of exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology and have make a real difference in the world.

The hourly rate for this U.S.

-based position is $35.08.

Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following 60 days of your hire date.

With company contributions for most medical plan options.

Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.

Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital…