Tool Maker A

Tool Maker A

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Tool Maker A to join one of our valued client partners. We are seeking a precision-focused manufacturing professional with extensive manual machining expertise, strong tooling knowledge, and the ability to build, modify, troubleshoot, and repair complex tooling used in high-performance manufacturing environments.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Tool Maker who takes pride in craftsmanship, thrives in a hands-on manufacturing setting, and enjoys solving complex tooling challenges while collaborating with Engineering and Production teams.

Job Description

The Tool Maker A will be responsible for planning, constructing, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting tooling, fixtures, jigs, prototypes, and specialty components used throughout manufacturing operations. This position requires advanced machining capabilities, blueprint interpretation, tight tolerance work, and the ability to operate both manual and CNC equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning machining assignments and determining proper manufacturing sequences.
• Building, modifying, and repairing tools, fixtures, jigs, prototypes, and special components.
• Performing complex manual machining operations with close tolerances.
• Operating manual milling machines and manual lathes.
• Setting up and operating CNC and EDM equipment.
• Performing threading, grinding, fitting, lapping, heat treating, and tempering operations.
• Conducting tooling tryouts and resolving performance-related issues.
• Troubleshooting tooling problems and recommending process improvements.
• Collaborating with Engineering to resolve design concerns and improve manufacturability.
• Developing engineering models from drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Utilizing precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Assisting with the training and development of junior tool makers.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

HireNow Package

Work Location

• Franklin Park, Illinois
• Onsite Position
• Full-Time Employment
• 1st Shift
• Monday Friday
• 5:00 AM 1:00 PM CST
• Occasional Saturday Overtime Required
• U.S.-Based Candidates Only

Compensation

• $36.83 Per Hour

Benefits

• Basic Accident Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Services
• Stable First Shift Schedule
• Overtime Opportunities
• Long-Term Manufacturing Career Growth

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting highly skilled Tool Makers with strong manual machining backgrounds, advanced tooling expertise, and experience working within precision manufacturing environments.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of manual machining experience.
• Extensive manual milling machine experience.
• Extensive manual lathe experience, including threading operations.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
• Experience holding close and critical tolerances.
• Basic trigonometry and shop mathematics skills.
• Experience troubleshooting and modifying tooling.
• Ability to perform complex tool building and repair assignments.
• Ability to pass the Tool Maker A written examination.
• Ability to pass the Tool Maker A physical assessment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No current or future visa sponsorship requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC machining experience.
• EDM setup and programming experience.
• Tool and die manufacturing experience.
• Heat treating and tempering experience.
• Grinding, fitting, and lapping experience.
• Experience working directly with Engineering teams.
• Experience developing engineering models from sketches and drawings.
• Experience mentoring or training junior tool makers.
• Manufacturing experience involving complex tooling and precision components.
• Demonstrated employment stability and long-term career progression.

HireNow Standout Candidates

The strongest candidates will possess a combination of advanced manual machining skills, tooling construction expertise, CNC and EDM experience, blueprint proficiency, and the ability to consistently maintain tight tolerances. Candidates who have successfully partnered with Engineering teams, solved complex tooling challenges, and demonstrated long-term employment stability will receive priority consideration.

HireNow Disqualifiers

• Candidates with frequent job changes, excessive employment gaps, or unstable work histories will not be accepted or interviewed.
• No manual machining experience.
• CNC-only operator background with limited or no manual machining experience.
• No manual milling machine experience.
• No manual lathe experience.
• Inability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Limited experience working with precision measuring equipment.
• Unwillingness to complete the written and physical Tool Maker A assessments.
• Lack of experience maintaining close tolerances.
• Seeking remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Failure to meet the required qualifications listed above.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Tool Maker A opportunity. Qualified candidates selected through our recruiting process will be presented directly to our client partner for consideration.

All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.