Tool & Die Machinist

Qnity; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 26,422 - 41,520; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in Schaumburg, Illinois, is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Machinist responsible for forming tooling components and operating various equipment like CNC and EDM. The role includes building, debugging, and analyzing tools to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, relevant manufacturing experience, and knowledge of tool room equipment. A pay range of $19.18 - $30.14 hourly is offered based on various factors.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of tool room equipment is mandatory, including manual drilling and milling.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and verbal instructions to build tooling.
• Assist with machining tooling components according to drawings.
• Operate conventional tool room machinery and understand CNC equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Knowledge of tool room equipment

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Manual drill presses

Manual milling machines

Lathes

Surface grinders

Job description

Job Overview

As a Tool & Die Machinist you will be responsible for forming tooling components machined with various equipment, including CNC and EDM, grinding, milling, lathe, etc., and assigned duties involving building, debugging, analyzing, altering and correcting new tools in a time frame that fully satisfies established and expected lead times and production schedules with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, concepts and verbal instructions to devise and build dies, jigs, fixture and tooling to meet requirements.
• Assist with machining tooling components according to tooling drawing meeting quality and quantity objectives.
• Verify part accuracy by using various precision measuring equipment and gauges.
• Operate conventional tool room machinery and equipment and possess an understanding of the basic operation and concepts of all CNC equipment (WEDM, CNC Machining Centers, CNC Sinker, etc.).
• Assist with performing first piece part inspection from tool tryouts and production and diagnose and correct tooling performance.
• Observe all company rules and procedures including housekeeping, quality of work and safety. Read work orders, follow engineering drawings or receive verbal instructions regarding duties, and adhere to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of tool room equipment is required, examples include: manual drill presses, manual milling machines, band saws, lathes, surface grinders, radius dressers, conventional EDM equipment, heat treatment, and all precision equipment.
• The ability to read engineering drawings, and comprehend simple work instructions is required.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
• Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Willing and able to stand for extended periods and lift 30 lbs on an occasional basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $19.18 - $30.14 hourly. How base pay is determined is based on job level, location, skills, experience, education, and performance.