Senior Tool & Die Maker

DuPont; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tool & Die Machinist, where you will be integral in forming tooling components that drive innovation. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment like CNC and EDM, while ensuring quality and efficiency in production. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you will thrive in an inclusive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive pay and a commitment to work-life balance as you help bring essential innovations to market. If you are ready to challenge yourself and grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant Tool & Die experience required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Build dies, jigs, fixtures, and tooling from blueprints.
• Verify part accuracy using precision measuring equipment.
• Operate conventional and CNC machinery.

Skills

Tool & Die experience

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CNC machinery

EDM

Grinding machines

Milling machines

Lathes

Job description

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, and values diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles, aiming to better serve customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. The process is expected to take 18-24 months, and we are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!

Enjoy the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new skills for a rewarding career. We offer competitive pay and incentives based on skills, competencies, and contributions.

Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated, with flexibility to promote work-life balance, and an inclusive atmosphere welcoming all!

Align with our Purpose by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, committing to sustainability, and giving back to our communities.

As a Tool & Die Machinist, you will be responsible for forming tooling components using equipment such as CNC, EDM, grinding, milling, and lathes. Your duties include building, debugging, analyzing, altering, and correcting tools to meet production schedules and lead times, under supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Working from blueprints, sketches, and instructions to build dies, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Assisting with machining tooling components according to drawings, meeting quality and quantity objectives.
• Verifying part accuracy with precision measuring equipment.
• Operating conventional and CNC machinery, understanding their basic operations.
• Performing first-piece inspections and diagnosing tooling performance issues.
• Adhering to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards, following work orders and engineering drawings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant Tool & Die experience.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Knowledge of tool room equipment such as drill presses, milling machines, grinders, lathes, and EDM.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions.

Physical qualifications:

• Ability to use hands repetitively, wear PPE, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 30 lbs.

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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, visit our Accessibility Page.

(1)The separation is subject to conditions including approvals, filings, and regulatory clearances. For risks and details, see DuPont’s announcement.

The pay range for this role is $19.32 - $30.36 per hour.

How Base Pay is Determined: Pay is based on role responsibilities, qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and performance, following DuPont’s job leveling frameworks.