Tool and Die Maker 3rd Shift

Flex N Gate; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex N Gate is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stamping dies and related equipment. You will read prints, use precision tools, and contribute to safety and quality on the night shift.

The role requires proven tool and die experience, welding skills (TIG/MIG/ARC), CNC basics, and the ability to work overtime including weekends. Apply today to join a dynamic manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Provide your own tool set.
• Proven experience in tool and die making, stamping dies.
• Proficiency with manual machining tools and basic CNC.
• Welding skills in TIG, MIG and ARC; heat treating and nitrogen springs knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting under production pressure.
• Crane and forklift certifications or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies and related equipment.
• Train apprentices in a four-year program and delegate duties.
• Read and interpret technical prints; use precision measuring tools.
• Machine parts with manual mills, lathes, grinders, drills and saws.
• Apply basic knowledge of 2- and 3-axis CNC mills.
• Weld (TIG, MIG, ARC) and perform heat treating; rebuild nitrogen springs.
• Set up dies on presses; troubleshoot during production breakdowns.
• Work in small or awkward positions; operate overhead cranes and forklifts.

Skills

Tool and die making

Problem-solving

Manual machining

Welding (TIG/MIG/ARC)

Troubleshooting under pressure

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Saws

2-3 axis CNC mills

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker
Starting Pay Rate: $35.00/hour (Increases to $35.05/hour after 3 months and $36.00/hour after 6 months)
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am, with mandatory overtime as needed
Reports To: Tool and Die Manager
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tool and Die Maker to join our team. This role involves the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of stamping dies, and related equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies, and other support equipment.
• Train apprentices in a four-year program, progressively delegating duties and responsibilities.
• Read and interpret technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
• Machine details using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
• Apply basic knowledge of 2 and 3-axis CNC mills.
• Perform welding (TIG, MIG, ARC) and basic heat-treating processes, and rebuild nitrogen springs.
• Understand die setups on presses, including tandem line and blanking operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair stamping during production breakdowns.
• Work in small or uncomfortable positions, including overhead reaching, during die repair inside presses.
• Operate overhead industrial cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift with occasional overtime, including weekends. Shift includes two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute meal break (paid). Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Tool Makers must provide their own tools.
• Proven experience in tool and die making, with a strong understanding of stamping dies and equipment.
• Proficiency with manual machining tools and a basic understanding of CNC operations.
• Welding skills (TIG, MIG, ARC) and knowledge of heat treating and nitrogen spring rebuilding.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure during production breakdowns.
• Crane operator and forklift certifications (or ability to obtain them).

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), though most lifting involves less than 10 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level, and communicate effectively.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility.
• Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility.
• Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a Tool and Die Maker will directly contribute to the success of the team.