Precision Tool & Die Machinist – CNC/EDM Expert

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a Tool & Die Machinist to form tooling components using CNC and EDM equipment, and to build, debug, and qualify new tools within production lead times. Responsibilities cover reading blueprints, machining tooling parts, and verifying accuracy with precision gauges.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing experience, and proficiency with tool room equipment. Applicants must read drawings and follow safety and quality procedures in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of tool room equipment is required, examples include: manual drill presses, manual milling machines, band saws, lathes, surface grinders, radius dressers, Conventional EDM equipment, heat treatment, and all precision equipment.
• The ability to read engineering drawings, and comprehend simple work instructions is required

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, concepts and verbal instructions to devise and build dies, jigs, fixture and tooling to meet requirements.
• Assist with machining tooling components according to tooling drawing meeting quality and quantity objectives.
• Verify part accuracy by using various precision measuring equipment and gauges.
• Operates conventional tool room machinery and equipment and possesses an understanding of the basic operation and concepts of all CNC equipment.
• Assist with performing first piece part inspection from tool tryouts and production and diagnose and correct tooling performance.
• Observe all company rules and procedures including housekeeping, quality of work and safety. Read work orders, follows engineering drawings and/or receives verbal instructions regarding duties, and adhere to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Machining setup

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Manual drill presses

Manual milling machines

Band saws

Lathes

Surface grinders

Radius dressers

Conventional EDM equipment

Job description

Qnity is seeking a Tool & Die Machinist to form tooling components using CNC and EDM equipment, and to build, debug, and qualify new tools within production lead times. Responsibilities cover reading blueprints, machining tooling parts, and verifying accuracy with precision gauges.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing experience, and proficiency with tool room equipment. Applicants must read drawings and follow safety and quality procedures in a dynamic setting.