Senior Tool & Die Technician — Precision Die Repair, PTO & 401k

Advanced Technology Services, Inc.; Bellwood (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Services, Inc. in Bellwood, IL is seeking a Senior Tool and Die Technician to perform repairs and adjustments on complex die sets, inspect and verify dimensions, and write concise repair findings and reports.

The position requires five years of tool and die experience, familiarity with measurement equipment, and expertise in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Pro/E or SolidWorks) and heat‑treat processes; the role is in a loud factory environment with heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary technical training or certification preferred.
• At least five years related experience with tool and die tasks.
• At least two years previous experience with measurement processes and equipment capabilities used in order to perform repairs and adjustments to complex die sets.
• Previous experience with electronic drawing such as AutoCad, Pro-E or Solid Works and ability to modify existing drawings.
• Knowledge of Heat Treat process as applied to Tool and Die components.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, reliability studies, and performance enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and adjustments to complex die sets.
• Inspects, measures, troubleshoots, and repairs common failures associated with Tool and Die.
• Develops and writes concise technical documents, including repair findings and reports.
• Heat-treats tools or parts.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces, using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders, and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances, using measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.

Skills

Five years tool and die experience

Measurement processes experience

Ability to modify drawings

Functional/Technical Skills

Learning on the Fly

Peer Relationships

Education

Post-secondary technical training or certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro-E

SolidWorks

Job description

Advanced Technology Services, Inc. in Bellwood, IL is seeking a Senior Tool and Die Technician to perform repairs and adjustments on complex die sets, inspect and verify dimensions, and write concise repair findings and reports.

The position requires five years of tool and die experience, familiarity with measurement equipment, and expertise in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Pro/E or SolidWorks) and heat‑treat processes; the role is in a loud factory environment with heavy lifting.