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Tool & Die Maker | Journeyman | Immediate Hiring
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What they do
A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.
$59,751 / year median in Illinois
-5% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our team in Brookfield, IL. This is a full-time, hands-on position for a skilled professional with experience in tool & die maintenance, tooling construction, machining, troubleshooting, and precision work. A Journeyman License is required. If you have experience building, maintaining, repairing, setting up, and troubleshooting dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do
- Build, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
- Work to close tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, models, and specifications.
- Plan and lay out machining and tooling work.
- Select appropriate materials, tools, and machining processes.
- Set up and operate various machine tools and related equipment.
- Use hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and shop machinery.
- Set up production tooling according to written or verbal instructions.
- Support tooling development, tryouts, and debugging.
- Troubleshoot tooling problems and make necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Perform tool and die maintenance and repairs to support production.
- Account for dimensional changes that may occur during heat treatment.
- Perform shop calculations and measurements as required.
- Help minimize production downtime by quickly identifying and correcting tooling issues.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized toolroom.
- Follow all company safety and quality procedures.
What We're Looking For Required:
- Journeyman Tool & Die Maker License
- Minimum 1 year of Tool & Die Maintenance experience
- Experience working with tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Strong understanding of machine shop and toolroom practices.
- Knowledge of common metals, alloys, and their working properties.
- Understanding of punch press tooling and production practices.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
Preferred:
- 1+ year of CNC experience
- Formal Tool & Die apprenticeship or trade school training.
- Experience with tooling development and debugging.
- Experience troubleshooting production tooling.
- Experience with heat-treated tool steels. Why Join Us?
- $30.00/hour
- Full-time, stable employment
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Relocation assistance Ideal Candidate This position is ideal for a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker who enjoys hands-on work, precision machining, tooling repair, troubleshooting, and solving production problems.