Set-up Technician

Manor Tool & Manufacturing; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Tool & Manufacturing is hiring a Set‑Up Technician for 1st Shift in Schiller Park, IL. This full-time position involves setting up progressive and compound tooling in punch presses, ensuring safety and quality throughout the production process.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and experience with measuring tools. Enjoy working at a stable, family-owned business with a commitment to teamwork and employee development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or the ability to pass our in‑house certification course.
• Ability to use and understand all measuring devices and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up progressive and compound tooling and dies in punch presses.
• Program presses using Wintriss or DiPro controls.
• Perform lockout‑tagout procedures.

Job description

Job Title: Set‑Up Technician

Production – 1st Shift | Full‑Time – Schiller Park, IL

Company Overview

Manor Tool & Manufacturing is a family‑owned shop with 65 years of experience in precision tooling and metalwork. We value expertise, safety, and teamwork on our modern press floor.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A stable, family‑owned company with deep roots and a 65+ year track record – no layoffs or rehire churn.
• Modern press floor with 30+ presses ranging from 40 to 400 tons, including a 330‑ton servo press.
• Real ownership of your setups – you run the job from tooling to first‑article samples.
• A team that invests in its people and supports you in growing your skills.
• Predictable first‑shift schedule – a home‑for‑dinner shift.

What You’ll Do

• Set up progressive and compound tooling and dies in punch presses ranging from 40 to 400 tons.
• Set up secondary fixtures for drilling, countersinking, and reaming operations.
• Prepare tooling for production runs – starting the strip, installing shakers, chutes, and air blowoffs, and submitting first samples to Quality.
• Program presses using Wintriss or DiPro controls.
• Pull tooling from the press and move it to the storage rack or toolroom using a forklift.
• Perform lockout‑tagout procedures when applicable.
• Troubleshoot potential setup issues before bringing in toolroom personnel.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Take an active part in safety initiatives.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or the ability to pass our in‑house certification course.
• Ability to use and understand all measuring devices and gauges, including the calibration process.
• Basic English reading and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass our company ISO, English, and Math assessments.

Nice to Have

• 3+ years of press setup experience.
• A current forklift certification.
• Hands‑on experience with Wintriss or DiPro press controls.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and using hands throughout the day, with regular bending, stooping, or twisting.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Vision of 20/40 (with or without correction) and the ability to communicate clearly on the floor.
• Stamina to work all assigned hours, including overtime as needed.
• Comfort in a shop environment with ongoing exposure to metalworking machinery, loud noise, dust, mist, oils, and solvents.

Location

9200 Ivanhoe St, Schiller Park, IL – (847) 678‑2020

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manor Tool & Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

How to Apply

Send us your resume. We review every application and personally reach out to candidates who look like a strong fit for the Production team.