John Deere Cylinder - Tool & Die Maker

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Retirement plan

Healthcare

Holidays

Employee assistance

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Discount programs

Charitable match

Job summary

John Deere in Illinois (Moline) seeks a Tool & Die Maker to plan, lay out, and construct specialized tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges with very close tolerances. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a production setting; you will also support maintenance and perform layouts from prints or sketches.

Responsibilities include reading prints, setting up work, using precision measuring instruments, repairing tools, and ensuring equipment is calibrated.

Qualifications

• Must have strong layout and fabrication experience with high tolerances.
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Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and construct intricately designed tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges with high tolerances.
• Support maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Read design prints/sketches and plan operation sequences to complete jobs.
• Perform layouts using advanced mathematical procedures.
• Create setups and special attachments for job execution.
• Check/adjust inspection equipment using gauge blocks.
• Repair tools and gauges as needed.
• Use precision measuring devices and hand/power tools.
• Assist teammates and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain clean work area; perform other duties; comply with shift schedules.

Skills

Layout & fabrication

Precision measurement

Reading prints

Mathematical reasoning

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyperson in Tool & Die

8+ years Tool & Die experience

NCRC certificate

Job description

Tool & Die Maker

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and construct a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges requiring high quality workmanship, holding extremely close tolerances. Work will be performed in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions and plan proper sequence of operation to carry job to completion.
• Perform lay out work which requires use of advanced mathematical procedures.
• Make own setups and devise special attachments for performance of job.
• Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks.
• Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges.
• Use standard toolmaker’s tools, precision measuring instruments, gauge blocks, calipers, protractors, indicators, micrometers, and other various hand and power tools.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC); at least 3 years of manufacturing work experience; Journeyperson’s card in Tool & Die Making or at least 8 years of Tool & Die Making experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
• Experience laying out and fabricating parts.
• Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Starting Pay

Starting Pay: $39.24 / hour

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition AssistanceFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

Locations

Nearest Major Market: Davenport

Nearest Secondary Market: Moline

Equal Opportunity Statement

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.