Hands-On Tool & Die Maker Apprentice

Weiss-Aug Co.; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Tool and Die Apprentice to join our precision manufacturing team. Learn to set up metal stamping lines, operate manual machines, and troubleshoot tool problems while working closely with experienced die makers.

You will attend evenings classes through the Technology and Manufacturing Association for up to three years, complete 10,000 hours of tool and die tasks, and grow within a safety‑conscious, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Complete high school manufacturing classroom courses leading to graduation.
• NIMS safety or equivalent.
• Basic math – speed and feeds.
• Machine operation.
• Blueprint reading.
• Basic metalworking tasks such as machining.
• Use of gauges, calipers, gauge pins and micrometers.
• Participate in team challenges: robot rumble, hi-mileage vehicle, sports, TMA machining contest.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, digital skills.
• Demonstrate good communication & multitasking skills.
• Like to work with your hands and able to pay attention to details.
• Interested in continuous learning.
• Able to regularly lift containers up to 40 pounds.
• Pass preemployment physical & aptitude test

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up metal stamping press lines.
• Operate Tool Room equipment.
• Machine and mill basic parts to blueprint specs.
• Perform maintenance on machines.
• Maintain, build, and assemble progressive tools.
• Produce jigs, fixtures, special guides and holding devices.
• Interpret tooling blueprints.
• Understand and use SPC.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Digital skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

NIMS safety or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gages

Job description

Weiss-Aug in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Tool and Die Apprentice to join our precision manufacturing team. Learn to set up metal stamping lines, operate manual machines, and troubleshoot tool problems while working closely with experienced die makers.

You will attend evenings classes through the Technology and Manufacturing Association for up to three years, complete 10,000 hours of tool and die tasks, and grow within a safety‑conscious, collaborative environment.