Tool Finisher, NPD

Tool Finisher

Our Bedford Park, IL location currently has a Tool Finisher position available in our R&D Tool Shop. The Tool Finisher position is an entry level position into a clean, modern CNC machine shop with advancement opportunities for career-oriented individuals interested in CNC manufacturing. Below is a summary of the job responsibilities and requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Accurately use shop work order tracking system to log time to projects.
• Set up and operate micro drill presses to drill small ventilation holes in cavity components.
• Polish machine marks from flat and contoured surfaces of tooling components using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or die grinders.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers as necessary for task set up and component verification.
• Inspect finished parts for surface finish, contour conformity, and defects.
• Assist in assembly and/or packaging for shipment of machined tooling components.
• Work with minimal supervision in the assigned work cell and communicate with the team to escalate problems if needed according to the existing procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to follow detailed directions accurately.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Advanced math skills (Algebra, Geometry) are required to perform necessary job functions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, sketches and verbal instructions as necessary for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner.
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as business needs dictate.