Find & Apply For Tool and Die Maker Jobs in Sparta, Illinois

What do we do? Spartan Light Metal Products is on the cutting edge of automotive manufacturing. We make highly engineered parts for electric, and fuel powered vehicles. Our parts go on automakers like General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Honda. The Company is family-owned and we have lived our family values for the past 60 years. We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, safety and quality. We have talented people that work hard and have fun. Benefits! Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, company provided life insurance! Quarterly Incentive Program (earning potential of $525 per quarter) 401k Match! Tuition reimbursement! Growth and development opportunities! Bonus opportunities! Compensation $25 - $37/hr depending on experience

JOB TITLE

Machinist

LOCATION

Sparta

GENERAL SUMMARY

Fabricates and/or repairs precision fixtures, gages, shop aids, and replacement parts to support production operations. Demonstrates Spartan's core operating values through work activities, actions and behaviors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES 1.

Performs all die repair activities in the tool room and at the die cast machine. 2. Reviews and understands blueprints and specifications for machined and/or fabricated parts with special focus on stamping die components. 3. Determines the sequence of steps to follow in production of the product and plan the production process, including where and how to cut the work piece, the correct tools and materials for the job. 4. Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated, as required. 5. Operates CNC lathe to turn components. 6. Performs precise cutting of tooling, and uses various gages and micrometers as required. 7. Troubleshoots and follows-through with solution to problems. 8. Contributes to and supports the existence of a positive work environment through personal involvement by communicating, interacting and behaving in a manner that promotes productive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and others with whom such relationships are important to the success of company operations. 9. Performs other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School/GED 3+ years related tool room experience Solid experience in operating a variety of manual and CNC controlled machinery to produce precision parts and components to exact specifications

Preferred:

Degree and/or Certificate in Machine Shop Technology or related field