Tool and Die Maker

Calisota Parts LLC; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Calisota Parts LLC in Illinois is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our precision manufacturing team. This position builds, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs stamping dies used in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with progressive and transfer dies, blueprints, and GD&T. We offer competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, PTO, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool & Die experience in a metal stamping environment.
• Journeyman Tool & Die certification or apprenticeship preferred.
• Strong knowledge of progressive and transfer dies.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain progressive, transfer, and single-hit stamping dies.
• Perform die changeovers, adjustments, and die tryouts to support production requirements.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Operate tool room equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and dies.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve tooling performance.
• Document tooling repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Detail orientation

Tools

Journeyman Tool & Die certification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Tool & Die Maker

Calisota Parts is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our growing manufacturing team. This position is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing steel stamping dies used in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate is a skilled craftsman with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience supporting progressive and transfer die operations.

About Calisota Parts

Calisota Parts is a leading precision manufacturing company specializing in metal stamping, CNC machining, wire EDM, laser cutting, fabrication, and assembly services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality, investing in our employees, and fostering a culture built on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Build, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain progressive, transfer, and single-hit stamping dies.
• Perform die changeovers, adjustments, and die tryouts to support production requirements.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Operate tool room equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and dies.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve tooling performance.
• Document tooling repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool & Die experience in a metal stamping environment preferred.
• Journeyman Tool & Die certification or apprenticeship preferred.
• Strong knowledge of progressive and transfer dies.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Calisota Parts?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long Term & Short-Term Disability
• Stable, growing manufacturing organization
• Modern equipment and diverse manufacturing capabilities
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

Schedule

Full-time or Part Time | Flexible Work Schedule | Overtime opportunities available

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience.

As a condition of employment, the Company may require applicants and employees to undergo drug screening and/or background checks during the onboarding process and, where permitted by applicable law, at any time during employment. Refusal to comply with such requests may affect employment eligibility or continued employment.