John Deere Cylinder - Tool & Die Maker

John Deere Cylinder - Tool & Die Maker

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline As a Tool & Die Maker with John Deere Cylinder Works in Moline, IL, you will:

• Plan, lay out, and construct a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges requiring high quality workmanship, holding extremely close tolerances.
• Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions and plan proper sequence of operation to carry job to completion.
• Perform lay out work which requires use of advanced mathematical procedures.
• Make own setups and devise special attachments for performance of job.
• Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks.
• Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges.
• Use standard toolmaker's tools, precision measuring instruments, gauge blocks, calipers, protractors, indicators, micrometers, and other various hand and power tools.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Starting Pay: $39.24 / hour Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have at least one of the following: High School Diploma or G.E.D. National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience Journeyperson's card in Tool & Die Making or at least 8 years of Tool & Die Making experience (or equivalent Military experience and training). Experience laying out and fabricating parts. Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment. Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Why Work at John Deere? If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving this is the place for you. At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter. Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being. Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses Savings & Retirement benefits Wellbeing Physical and Mental Healthcare Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages Employee Assistance Programs Tuition Assistance Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations Charitable contribution match Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.