Tool Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Tool Maker

Location : Wauconda, IL 60084

Job Type : Direct-Hire

Schedule : M-F, 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM

Salary : $62k-$83k ($29-$39/hr)

Benefits : A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, company events, and many more.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for making and repairing all tools, dies, and fixtures for punch press operations and other related metal fabricating machines.
• Supports the Stamping Department by ensuring all dies meet production standards which accomplish “on-time-delivery” and “quality assurance” goals established by upper management.
• Maintain die PM system, including detailed work instructions and manage on schedule completion of PM activities
• Maintain die spare parts lists and ensure parts are set up and in stock
• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in stamping defects and productivity concerns
• Trouble shoot die problems on the shop floor and minimize downtime during production.
• Work closely with the Tool Design Engineers while building new tools, fixtures, die components, or sample parts per customer’s request
• Perform Punch Press set up duties as needed.

Qualifications :

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years completed Tool Room apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Experience in stamping set-up and DRAW work a plus
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Skilled in use of calipers, micrometers, height gages, and pin gages
• Proficient in GD&T and advanced math skills
• Proficient in the use of mills, grinders, drill presses, band saws and lathes
• Must be able to effectively set up all types of stamping presses on the shop floor.
• Must have own tools
• Demonstrates a strong “team player” mentality
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel,Outlook)