Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker Maverick Tech Lake Forest, IL Job Details Full-time $23.75 - $44.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Press operation Preventative hardware maintenance Blueprint specification interpretation Grinding machine operation Tool & die Tooling Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electrical discharge machining Milling machines Manufacturing Senior level Manual machining Manufacturing company experience Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description A rapidly expanding manufacturing firm located in the northern suburbs is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to integrate into their production staff. What You Can Expect A close-knit group that values collaboration Significant opportunities for career advancement from within Financial incentives including profit sharing and annual performance rewards Core Duties Construct, refine, and maintain secondary, compound, and progressive dies to ensure operational excellence Utilize manual tool room machinery like grinders, lathes, and mills to facilitate seamless production adjustments Identify die malfunctions and conduct necessary repairs or preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and assist press operations Professional Qualifications A minimum of five years spent in manual machining or tool and die roles Proven ability to repair, troubleshoot, and modify existing tooling rather than solely focusing on new builds Practical familiarity with compound, progressive, and secondary dies, preferably within a metal stamping facility Strong capability in reading complex blueprints and understanding precise tolerances Prior experience with Wire EDM or CNC equipment is considered an advantage