Tool & Die Makers - **DIRECT HIRE**

Job Type: Direct Hire (Immediate Full-Time Employment with Client Company)

Salary: $35/hr - $40/hr, Commensurate with Experience

Schedule: M-F, 5:00am - 1:30pm

Morton Grove, IL, On-Site

Summary:

Analyzes variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, or machinists' hand tools, applying knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.


The Die Maker will oversee or perform the following job functions:

• Reads and interprets specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, or tool description, and plans sequence of operations.

• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out work pieces for machining.

• Have knowledge of Set-ups and/or operating machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, machining center, EDM Wire machine, and grinder, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.

• Positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.

• Fits and assembles parts into assemblies or mechanisms, using hand tools.

• Verifies dimensions and alignment, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.

• Examines standard tools and modifies tools as required.

• Develops specifications from general descriptions and draws or sketches tool to be fabricated, using drafting tools or computer and software programs.

• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

• Inputs labor into the data collection terminals.

• Perform daily and weekly tasks - PM checks, maintaining coolant levels, general housekeeping of work area and ensuring all safety devices are operational

• (May) heat treats tools or parts.

Job Requirements:

• Requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. with a minimum of 4 years of trade school, vocational education, apprenticeship or work experience in production die building and repair.

• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

• Ability to read and understand machine controls and computer screens.

• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:


• High noise levels from operating machines.

• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.

• Breathing fumes, dust and mist.

• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid.

• Required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

• Required to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

• Required to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or

• Required to exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.