Tool and Die Maker 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

401k with match

Safety training

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stamping dies and related equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will read technical prints, use precision tools, and work with manual mills, lathes, grinders, and basic CNC mills.

This role requires a high school diploma, willingness to train apprentices, and the ability to work a night shift Sunday through Thursday with overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Tool Makers must provide their own tools.
• 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).

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.
• Operates over head industrial cranes and forklifts.

Skills

Tool and Die making

Manual machining tools

CNC operations

Welding skills

Troubleshooting

Crane and forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Saws

CNC mills

Welding equipment

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Job Title

Tool and Die Maker

Starting Pay Rate

$35.00/hour (Increases to $35.05/hour after 3 months and $36.000/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.
• Operates over head 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.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.