Senior Tool & Die Maker: Precision CNC & CAD

Nu-Way Industries, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nu-Way Industries, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking an experienced Journeyman Tool and Die Maker or Machinist to analyze specifications and fabricate or repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges using manual and CNC equipment.

You will read CAD drawings, plan layouts, design basic stamping dies and fixtures, set up and operate lathes, wire EDM, milling machines and grinders, and collaborate with Engineering to improve tooling and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker or Machinist in metal fabrication.
• Ability to read prints with strong shop mathematics.
• Detail oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet schedule deadlines.
• Experience with quality control analysis and advanced troubleshooting.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works from specifications (CAD drawings, prints, CAM) to determine materials and equipment for fabrication of parts.
• Computes dimensions and plans layouts to determine assembly sequences.
• Designs basic stamping dies and fixtures to aid fabrication or assembly.
• Sets up and operates manual or CNC machines (lathes, EDM, milling, grinders) to machine parts to spec.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies to satisfy product needs.
• Sets up and runs stamping dies to ensure products meet specs and identify issues.
• Coordinates with Engineering and Production to refine tooling and processes for improvement.
• Communicates with coworkers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Detail oriented

Reads prints

Shop mathematics

Quality control analysis

Troubleshooting

Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Wire EDM

Job description

Nu-Way Industries, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking an experienced Journeyman Tool and Die Maker or Machinist to analyze specifications and fabricate or repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges using manual and CNC equipment.

You will read CAD drawings, plan layouts, design basic stamping dies and fixtures, set up and operate lathes, wire EDM, milling machines and grinders, and collaborate with Engineering to improve tooling and processes.