Tool & Die A - 3rd Shift - 15% Premium

Jl Clark; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% shift premium

Job summary

J.L. Clark in Rockford, IL seeks an experienced tool & die professional to create and repair tools, dies, and gauges. The role requires blueprint literacy and journeyman-level proficiency, with focus on precision in a high-accuracy environment. Full-time position with shift flexibility supports production goals.

The incumbent will operate and set up NC/EDM tools, read drawings, and maintain tight tolerances, contributing to quality packaging solutions and sustainable production practices.

Qualifications

• Vocational or high school diploma with apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in the classification to develop required skills.
• Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an A journeyman tool maker.

Responsibilities

• Make and repair tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, etc., meeting customer needs.
• Read blueprints and plan machine and hand-tool operations.
• Set up and run tool room machines; use precision measuring tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool making

Measuring tools

Machining knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprentice program or equivalent

Tools

EDM machines

Numerical control machines

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Tool & Die A - 3rd Shift - 15% Premium

Rockford Metals - Rockford, IL 61104

Overview

Salary Range: $31.53 - $40.31 Hourly

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any Shift

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Manufacturing

Description

2021 marked J.L. Clark's 117th anniversary, and we continue to leverage our packaging expertise to help customers build brands into household names. While much has changed since 1904, J.L. Clark's dedication to you, the customer, has not. We continue to provide the same outstanding service and quality our customers have come to expect, while maintaining a relentless pursuit of innovation in package design.

J.L. Clark continues to invest in the latest technology. We’ve recently added a new 6-color printing press, electric injection molding presses, state-of-the-art vision systems, improved rapid prototyping, and high-speed fabrication capabilities.

Sustainability continues to be a core commitment at J.L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Partnership Certification. J.L. Clark has also been recognized as the recipient of the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Is responsible for making and repairing tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, etc., and correcting tool problems in production. Always preform the duties with the goal of satisfying the customer. Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an “A” journeyman tool maker. Must be proficient in blueprint reading and building and assembling tools.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
Position requires a vocational or high school diploma or GED Certificate with completion of appropriate apprentice program or comparable experience. A minimum of (5) years of experience in this classification is necessary to develop skills and knowledge to perform proficiently. Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an “A” journeyman tool maker.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS:
All types of machine tools and hand tools used in high precision metal working. High precision micrometers, gauges, etc. Must have considerable analytical and mechanical ability and a high degree of mental and manual coordination. Must also be proficient in the use of EDM machines, programming, set up and operation. Must have own hand tools and measuring instruments required for the trade. Must have experience in the set up and operation of numerical control machines
RELATIONSHIPS:
Production Departments, Machine shop, Tool Room and Engineering Personnel
SUPERVISES:
N/A
SUPERVISED BY:
Tool Room Supervisor
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires pushing, pulling, or lifting objects ranging up to approximately 50 lbs.. Must be capable of working all shifts and overtimes as required.
Duties normal to the job: (listed by importance)
DUTY DESCRIPTION OF DUTY % TIME DEVOTED HOURS SPENT Blue Prints: Reads drawings and blue prints. Is responsible for planning and laying out machine and hand tool operations necessary. Building new complex tools and/or repairing of complex tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, etc. Situational
Tolerances: Includes skilled fitting and assembling of component parts of tools, jigs and fixtures to extremely close tolerances ( +/-.001). Situational
Setup: Responsible for set up and operation of all tool room machines and uses a variety of hand tools in sizing, fitting and assembling die and tool parts. Situational

This position follows a step progression wage schedule designed to recognize successful continued employment, training, and progression in the role. Candidates will be eligible to progress through the following base hourly rates at the designated service milestones:

• After 3 Months: $33.07 per hour
• After 6 Months: $34.69 per hour
• After 9 Months: $36.08 per hour
• After 12 Months: $37.75 per hour
• After 18 Months: $39.31 per hour
• After 24 Months: $40.31 per hour

The rates listed above are base hourly rates only and do not include any applicable shift differential or company wide annual increases.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Position requires a vocational or high school diploma or GED Certificate with completion of appropriate apprentice program or comparable experience. A minimum of (5) years of experience in this classification is necessary to develop skills and knowledge to perform proficiently. Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an “A” journeyman tool maker.