Tooling Fabrication and Die Repair Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to own complex tooling from concept to sharpened edge?

If progressive dies, clean shears, and perfectly aligned fixtures sound like your kind of win, AmTab in Bensenville, IL wants to meet you. We build learning environments that help students thrive—and we need a specialist who can keep our tooling sharp, accurate, and production-ready.

What challenges will you take on?

• Construct and restore progressive and single-hit dies that hold tolerance on the press.
• Create and refine jigs and fixtures that accelerate furniture manufacturing without sacrificing quality.
• Generate tooling layouts, detailed drawings, and clear assembly documentation.
• Sharpen, dress, and maintain dies to deliver consistent results shift after shift.
• Lead targeted improvements across tooling, products, and processes to resolve root causes and raise efficiency.

Do you check these boxes?

• High School Diploma or equivalent blend of education/certifications.
• 3+ years in a Tool & Die/Machinist capacity (or similar).
• Hands-on Tool and Die experience required.

Physical and practical realities

• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs on occasion.
• Comfortable remaining stationary for longer periods while operating equipment or inspecting parts.

Your toolkit of skills

• Root-cause troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics.
• Progressive die metal stamping/forming know-how.
• Manual machining (milling, turning, grinding).
• Tool/die/mold repair and setup expertise.
• Confident blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.

Machines you’ll command

• Manual grinder and jig grinder.
• CNC lathe (2–4 axis).
• Manual vertical mill.

Why it matters

Every accurate cut and aligned punch helps create furniture that transforms classrooms. If you’re driven by craftsmanship and continuous improvement, you’ll find purpose and momentum here.