Tool and Die Maker
Empire Staffing Network
- Mchenry, IL
We currently seek a tool & die maker for our client based in Ringwood, IL.
Overview:
The qualified candidate performs duties to construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures, and performs ordinary tool room machine operations at a Journeyman Level.
Duties:
- Construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs, and other fixtures to close tolerances as required to fit assemble parts
- Participate as assigned in all phases of die-making projects from start to finish, including milling, grinding, polishing, and assembly.
- Build and troubleshoot new tooling per design requirements.
- Modify existing tooling per customer changes and requirements.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair tooling for continued operations of production orders.
- Perform changeovers on multiple part tooling.
- Support and communicate with multiple company departments with any tooling needs and status of work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Perform numerous grinding, milling operations, fittings on projects as assigned; verify accuracy and functionality of work at all stages to ensure total customer satisfaction.
- Participate in multiple projects and balance priorities to ensure timely delivery of error-free product to customer maintaining customer-focused priorities at all times.
- Monitor equipment, report malfunctions, and make necessary repairs.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years Journeyman experience, TMA Certificate or equivalent.
- Strong trouble shooting skills
- Experience running manual machine tools under limited supervision
- Experience using precision measuring & gauging equipment
- Experience using machinists' hand and power-driven tools
- Experience using material-handling equipment
- Experience working from complex prints, sketches, samples, or other instructions
- Able to keep equipment and work area clean
- Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics
- Willingness to perform other work as necessary to meet production demands
- Follow all safety and work rules and practices
- Strong work ethic and highly motivated
- Meticulous attention to detail and well organized
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Independent and willing to take initiative
- Able to work in a fast-paced constantly-changing environment with tight deadlines and occasional overtime
Posted On: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Compensation: $25-$40/hr