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Toolmaker
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Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60462, USA
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
Panduit
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Work with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment and programming using current CAD/CAM systems. Perform advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling skills as required by toolroom needs. Take on additional tasks as necessary to support production goals. Apply expertise in toolmaking to ensure high-quality output and efficient workflow. Troubleshoot and maintain equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
The Toolmaker sets up, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs progressive and single hit stamping dies used in high-volume production. This highly skilled role requires diagnosing complex tooling issues, performing precision repairs, and ensuring dies consistently produce high-quality parts that meet strict production and quality standards. You'll also drive tooling improvements through root cause analysis, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping production running at its best, we encourage you to apply and help drive our success!
What You Will Do
- Perform die changeovers and press setups, ensuring proper alignment, shut height, and clearances.
- Diagnose and resolve die issues affecting part quality, production efficiency, and press up time.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and complete die tear-down inspections to identify wear, damage, and potential failures.
- Repair or replace die components such as punches, die sections, springs, retainers, guide components, and wear plates.
- Perform precision surface grinding and tool sharpening to restore cutting geometry and tolerances.
- Analyze tooling wear patterns and implement corrective actions to extend die life and reliability.
- Respond quickly to tooling-related downtime and quality concerns to support production.
- Verify tooling dimensions using precision measuring equipment to ensure specification compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of die maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience
: 3+ years' experience with progressive stamping dies, troubleshooting die issues, and precision surface grinding. - Skills: Ability to read tooling prints, die layouts, and engineering drawings, skilled with precision measurement tools, and strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of tool steel behavior, wear patterns, and preventative maintenance practices.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits
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Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more. - Generous Time Off
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Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community. - Retirement & Growth
: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career. - Parental Leave
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Because we care about your family and your future.
Compensation
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The expected base pay range for this role is $30 - $40 an hour + a 15% shift differential for evening shift. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.
All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.
Work Shift Evening (United States of America)
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