Tool & Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

One of our manufacturing clients is looking for a skilled Tool & Die Maker to support the setup, maintenance, repair, and improvement of dies, molds, fixtures, and other production tooling at their facility in Edgewater Terrace, IL

Pay Rate: $32/hr – $37/hr

Shift: 2nd Shift

Responsibilities:

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain progressive dies, stamping dies, fixtures, and production tooling.

• Troubleshoot tooling issues and make necessary adjustments to improve production quality and efficiency.

• Perform die tryouts, inspections, and repairs as required.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and tooling specifications.

• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and height gauges.

• Operate conventional and toolroom equipment including mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses.

• Perform fitting, grinding, machining, and other toolmaking operations to meet required specifications.

• Inspect tooling components for wear, damage, and dimensional accuracy.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent technical training.

• 3+ years of experience in tool and die making, preferably within a stamping or manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of progressive dies, stamping dies, fixtures, and production tooling.

• CNC machining or CNC programming experience.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings.

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience.

• Experience with progressive stamping dies and high-volume production tooling.