We are looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our team in Brookfield, IL. This is a full-time, hands-on position for a skilled professional with experience in tool & die maintenance, tooling construction, machining, troubleshooting, and precision work.
A Journeyman License is required.
If you have experience building, maintaining, repairing, setting up, and troubleshooting dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
● Build, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
● Work to close tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
● Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, models, and specifications.
● Plan and lay out machining and tooling work.
● Select appropriate materials, tools, and machining processes.
● Set up and operate various machine tools and related equipment.
● Use hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and shop machinery.
● Set up production tooling according to written or verbal instructions.
● Support tooling development, tryouts, and debugging.
● Troubleshoot tooling problems and make necessary corrections and adjustments.
● Perform tool and die maintenance and repairs to support production.
● Account for dimensional changes that may occur during heat treatment.
● Perform shop calculations and measurements as required.
● Help minimize production downtime by quickly identifying and correcting tooling issues.
● Maintain a safe, clean, and organized toolroom.
● Follow all company safety and quality procedures.
What We’re Looking For
Required:
● Journeyman Tool & Die Maker License
● Minimum 1 year of Tool & Die Maintenance experience
● Experience working with tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
● Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
● Experience using precision measuring instruments.
● Strong understanding of machine shop and toolroom practices.
● Knowledge of common metals, alloys, and their working properties.
● Understanding of punch press tooling and production practices.
● Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
● Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
Preferred:
● 1+ year of CNC experience
● Formal Tool & Die apprenticeship or trade school training.
● Experience with tooling development and debugging.
● Experience troubleshooting production tooling.
● Experience with heat-treated tool steels.
Why Join Us?
● $30.00/hour
● Full-time, stable employment
● 401(k)
● 401(k) matching
● Health insurance
● Dental insurance
● Vision insurance
● Health savings account
● Flexible spending account
● Life insurance
● Paid time off
● Retirement plan
● Tuition reimbursement
● Employee assistance program
● Relocation assistance
Ideal Candidate
This position is ideal for a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker who enjoys hands-on work, precision machining, tooling repair, troubleshooting, and solving production problems.
You should be comfortable working independently, interpreting technical information, operating machine tools, measuring to tight tolerances, and making accurate tooling adjustments.
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
