Coiler​/Set Up Operator

Morton Grove, IL $31.00 – $40.00 per hour (Based on Skills & Experience) Direct Hire – Full-Time Position

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join a well-established manufacturing team in Morton Grove, IL. This is a Direct Hire opportunity offering competitive pay and long-term stability for skilled trades professionals.

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and tooling specifications
• Plan and execute sequence of machining operations
• Measure, mark, and lay out metal stock for machining
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools including:
• Lathe
• Milling machines
• Machining centers
• Wire EDM
• Grinders
• Fit and assemble die components and mechanisms
• Verify dimensions and alignment using micrometers, height gauges, and precision instruments
• Modify and repair existing tooling as needed
• Develop tooling specifications from general descriptions
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain coolant levels
• Maintain safe and organized work area
• Input labor into data collection systems
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate production needs

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 4 years of trade school, apprenticeship, or hands-on die building experience
• Strong background in production die building and repair
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience working with precision measuring instruments
• Ability to interpret machine controls and computer screens
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose machine issues

• Exposure to high noise levels
• Exposure to oils, cutting fluids, dust, and fumes
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, and pull throughout shift
• Ability to lift: 50–100 lbs occasionally 25–50 lbs frequently 10–20 lbs regularly

Pre-Employment Requirements Drug screen required Background check required