Tool and Die Maker

Nu-Way Industries, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to join their dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in metal fabrication to analyze specifications and create high-quality tools and dies. Your attention to detail and advanced troubleshooting skills will be essential in ensuring that products meet stringent specifications. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, where your contributions will have a direct impact on production efficiency and quality. If you're passionate about precision engineering and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Company-provided Term Life Insurance

401(k) program with company matching

Short and Long Term Disability program

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Vacation Time based on employment anniversary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker.
• Ability to read prints and apply strong shop mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications to create or repair metal working dies and tools.
• Set up and operate manual or CNC machine tools to machine parts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong shop mathematics

Advanced troubleshooting skills

Quality control analysis

Education

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

MACHINIST experience

Tools

Mastercam

Solidworks

Wire EDM

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$32.00/hr - $36.00/hr

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Analyzes specifications to make or repair metal working dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges by utilizing manual and CNC machine tools. Must be able to visualize and apply knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties and assembly procedures to perform duties.

Job Functions

• Works from specifications, such as CAD drawings, prints, sketches, models, descriptions or CAM software to determine best choice of materials and equipment for fabrication of parts.
• Computes dimensions and plans layouts to determines assembly and sequence of operations.
• Designs basic stamping dies, as well as, fixtures, jigs or gauges to aid in the fabrication or assembly of parts.
• Sets up and operates manual or CNC machine tools including lathes, wire EDM, milling machines and grinders to machine parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes and verifies conformance to specifications.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies to provide conformance to product needs.
• Sets up, runs and tests stamping dies to ensure product meets specifications and to identify any issues to correct them.
• Coordinates activities with Engineering and Production to refine tooling and production processes for continuous improvement.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
• Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
• Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
• Ensures on a daily basis that the work area is clean and orderly including machines, tooling and workstation.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker or Machinist in metal fabrication industry
• Detail orientated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet schedule deadlines
• Ability to read prints with strong shop mathematics
• Experience with applying quality control analysis
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to visualize structural components
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Mastercam and Solidworks
• Experience with Wire EDM
• Bilingual in Spanish
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to communicate with others and accommodation as required
• Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, machine dials and inspection instruments
  
  

Working Conditions

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting.

Benefits Programs

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment.
• Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.
• Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.
• Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.
  
  

Paid Time Off

• Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.
• IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)
• Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule:
  
  

1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.

Salary Description

$32 - $36 Per Hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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