Tool Maker

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Build, repair, and maintain dies, molds, jogs, fixtures, and tooling used in steel manufacturing operations Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD files to fabricate tooling components. Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform repairs to minimize production downtime. Set up and operate manual and CNC machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses. Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments. Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance and manufacturing processes. Modify existing tooling to improve efficiency, product quality, or safety. Conduct preventative maintenance on dies and tooling to extend life and maintain reliability. Ensure tooling meets required tolerances and quality standards. Maintain clean and organized work areas while following all safety procedures and policies. Document repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities as required. Perform other duties as assigned.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world. A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Fabrication is one of the leading midwest providers of custom steel fabrication and powder coating, equipped to make any component. Chief Fabrication is one of the largest operations of its kind between Chicago and Denver, offering such steel fabrication services as stamping, welding, CNC punching, and CNC forming to manufacturers throughout the Midwest. It also offers one of the most state-of-the-art powder coating facilities in the United States.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including Paid vacation/time off policies 401(k) retirement plan plus company match Company-paid life insurance Company-paid short-term disability benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Financial wellness coaching Employee assistance program Paid holidays (8) Employee discounts Education assistance And much more.