Tool and Die Maker - 1st Shift

MacLean-Fogg Company; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Tool and Die Maker for 1st Shift in Mundelein, Illinois. This role involves building and repairing tools and dies, ensuring high-quality standards while optimizing efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a high school education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellness Plans

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness equipment rebates

Mental health support

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to follow and interpret written and verbal work directions.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and repair complex tools, dies, jigs, molds, and fixtures.
• Perform detailed testing and inspections on completed tools and dies.
• Design and fabricate jigs, fixtures, and templates.

Skills

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School

Job description

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The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for building, modifying, and repairing complex tools, dies, jigs, molds, and fixtures using advanced precision machining and bench operations. This role requires expertise in designing and fabricating custom components, interpreting detailed specifications, and ensuring high-quality standards while optimizing efficiency. The Tool and Die Maker works independently on more intricate tasks and plays a key role in supporting production and process improvements.

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
• Pay Range: $26-28 per hour
• Work Location: Mundelein, Illinois (On-Site)
• Shift: 1st (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed testing and inspections on completed tools and dies to verify that parts meet stringent specifications and quality standards.
• Cut, shape, and trim materials with precision, adhering to design specifications to achieve the required tolerances and part functionality.
• Design and fabricate jigs, fixtures, and templates as needed to support tool and die production, ensuring proper fit and function.
• Grind, adjust, and assemble parts with advanced techniques, ensuring precise alignment and smooth operation of all components.
• Select and assess metals and materials based on their properties and suitability for specific tool or die applications, ensuring optimal performance and durability.
• Maintain a focus on safety, adhering to company policies and best practices while proactively addressing potential hazards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow and interpret written and verbal work directions.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: High School
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience.
  
  

About MacLean-Fogg

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Why Join MacLean-Fogg?

Benefits

At MacLean-Fogg, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, well-being, and financial security:

• Competitive Compensation: Rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with preventative care covered at 100%.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Support for Growing Families: We provide paid parental leave to support all parents during important family milestones.
• HSA & FSA Plan Options: Flexible spending and savings options to help you manage medical expenses effectively.
• Wellness Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness equipment rebates, and mental health support through Spring Health, offering free therapy sessions.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Peace of mind with coverage that protects you and your loved ones.
• Disability Coverage: Income protection during life's unexpected challenges, ensuring you feel supported.
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts: Access exclusive savings on vehicles from leading manufacturers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible benefits tailored to meet your family’s needs.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion at MacLean-Fogg

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and is for compliance with certain record-keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively promote equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Discover more about your Equal Employment Opportunity rights as an applicant. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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