John Deere Cylinder - Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker

Primary

Location:

United States (US) - Illinois - Moline

• Plan, lay out, and construct a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges requiring high quality workmanship, holding extremely close tolerances. Work will be performed in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions and plan proper sequence of operation to carry job to completion.
• Perform lay out work which requires use of advanced mathematical procedures.
• Make own setups and devise special attachments for performance of job.
• Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks.
• Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges.
• Use standard toolmaker’s tools, precision measuring instruments, gauge blocks, calipers, protractors, indicators, micrometers, and other various hand and power tools.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
  National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC); at least 3 years of manufacturing work experience;
  Journeyperson’s card in Tool & Die Making or at least 8 years of Tool & Die Making experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
• Experience laying out and fabricating parts.
• Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Starting Pay: $39.24 / hour

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

Nearest Major Market: Davenport

Nearest Secondary Market: Moline

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.