Toolroom Machinist - Custom Fixtures and Gauges

Rocknel Fastener Inc
Rockford, IL

Build the tools that build everything else

Join a team where your craftsmanship has immediate impact. You’ll create and repair precision tooling to match part drawings, including jigs, fixtures, dies, cutting tools, gauges, and machine tools. In a flexible job-shop setting, you’ll shift smoothly between custom toolmaking and supporting production machining.

Impact you’ll make

  • Transform drawings into reality—fabricate or modify tooling for both new launches and existing work.
  • Own tool readiness—sharpen tools, verify tool holders are in safe working order, and coordinate repairs or replacements to uphold stock levels.
  • Oversee toolroom logistics—check tooling in/out with accuracy and care.
  • Run toolroom machinery and lathes to produce form tools, taps, drills, and holders for grinding operations.
  • Stage production—assemble complete setup kits for any machine when required.

What sets you up for success

  • Experience in fastener heading preferred; knowledge of basic heading equipment maintenance.
  • Understanding of IATF 16949 quality practices.
  • Strong communicator—phone, email, written, and in-person—with composure in fast-paced or stressful situations.
  • Highly organized, able to prioritize and execute with minimal errors while switching tasks quickly.
  • Analytical mindset—apply general rules to specific problems to reach sound conclusions.
  • Proficiency adjusting machines to control speed, pressure, temperature, material flow, dimensions, and quantities.
  • Safety-first approach aligned with OSHA and company standards.

Working here

  • Onsite role (single location); expect frequent standing and movement across 8–10-hour shifts.
  • Lift up to 40 lbs as needed; PPE required in designated zones.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Posted 2026-02-03

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