Hands-On Tool & Die Shop Leader

Sterling Engineering; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is seeking a Tool and Die Shop Manager to oversee daily operations in a busy tool and die shop. The successful candidate will manage a small team and maintain a hands-on role in machining and troubleshooting activities. Key responsibilities include designing tools for short-run work, setting up machinery, and ensuring quality standards. Strong leadership and technical expertise are critical for this role, alongside the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tool & Die Maker with hands-on machining skills.
• Experience managing a toolroom or small technical team is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the tool and die shop.
• Supervise and develop a small team of toolroom employees.
• Set up and operate milling and grinding machines.

Skills

Hands-on machining abilities

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Milling machines

Grinding machines

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is seeking a Tool and Die Shop Manager to oversee daily operations in a busy tool and die shop. The successful candidate will manage a small team and maintain a hands-on role in machining and troubleshooting activities. Key responsibilities include designing tools for short-run work, setting up machinery, and ensuring quality standards. Strong leadership and technical expertise are critical for this role, alongside the ability to drive continuous improvement.