Tool & Die Maker

The Heico Companies LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join their team in Carol Stream, IL. This role involves managing product design, overseeing tool startups, and operating various machining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining and welding, with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and quality, contributing to the production of high-quality molded products. If you're looking for a rewarding career with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k and Roth Options

Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining and programming preferred.
• Strong understanding of welding techniques and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Manage product design and oversee tool startups and validations.
• Perform setup, maintenance, and operation of machining equipment.
• Lead implementation of product designs and provide technical support.

Skills

CNC Machining

Welding (TIG, MIG, Stick)

Blueprint Reading

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Technical Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Machining

Tools

Machining Equipment

SAP

CAM Software

Job description

Company Information

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the overall organization can be found at [Link available when viewing the job].

Davies Molding is the preferred choice for all your molding needs, offering a legacy of excellence since 1933. For over 90 years we have been committed to quality, innovation, and outstanding customer satisfaction. Our achievements in the molding industry speak for themselves through our longstanding relationships with many Fortune 500 companies. These trusted partnerships demonstrate Davies Molding’s ability to consistently deliver high quality products on time.
In 1987, Davies Molding joined the Heico collection of companies, a multi-billion-dollar multinational organization. In the fall of 1991, Davies Molding moved to our 100,000 square-foot facility Carol Stream, IL, a Chicago suburb.

With years of molding expertise, Davies Molding goes to market in two primary areas; a proprietary line of knobs and handles and high value, high quality custom molding. Our vision is to become the clear supplier of choice in North America for our standard products based on speed and value and to attract, build, and retain high value custom molding partners in targeted verticals based on financial stability, existing capabilities, and a reputation of quality, delivery and service.

Primary Responsibilities of the Tool Maker

• Manage product design and development for new or existing products.
• Oversee new tool startups, validation, and manufacturing projects to completion.
• Maintain full documentation related to production mold revisions, procurement, vendor and customer qualifications.
• Lead in strategic planning for tool design, development standards, and source selection for new and existing mold and tooling modifications.
• Organize pins and molds and keep updated.
• Lead implementation of new and existing product designs, processes, installations, and upgrades.
• Perform setup, calibration, maintenance, programming and operation on a variety of machining equipment including lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, milling machines, computer numerically controlled and hydraulic presses to assemble and/or fabricate parts and complex assemblies.
• Perform Welding (TIG, MIG, and Stick).
• Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.
• Troubleshoot, debug and modify to achieve expected performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross train in other complementary skills and seek endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Observe all applicable safety requirements and report immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Correct use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Good understanding of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, depth mics, indicators).
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all tooling and be familiar with SAP for work orders, troubleshoot for problems during production.
• Make-to-suit complex drill jigs, holding fixtures, and templates.
• Assist in maintaining tool room equipment.
• Assess, build, and repair damage to steel fabrication tooling, dies and other Steel Shop equipment.
• Experience as a CNC Machinist/Programmer in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of setting up and operating CNC machines, including knowledge of various machining techniques and tooling.
• Strong programming skills with the ability to write and edit code programs.
• Experience interpreting and manually editing Code.
• Familiarity with CAM software.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to provide leadership and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Train operators and help troubleshoot.
• Provide technical support and plastic expertise to support smooth operation of equipment and processes.
• Provide training to department personnel on new product and tooling design procedures.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and sales team with progress of scheduled projects.
• Work with various departments and managers to maintain continual quality and process improvements.
• Perform sample experiments of mold processes in order to perfect operations. Test and debug final tools prior to run off with customers.
• Confer with tool vendors to expedite P.O.’s and tooling progress.
• Implement sound PM program on Molds and tools. This includes organizing the toolroom, so all work activities are scheduled, well-structured and documented. Ensure keeping a history log on faults and service of the tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

The salary range for this position is $22 - $32 dependent on experience.

Benefits include:

• $1,000 sign on bonus: $500 paid after successfully completing 90 days of employment and $500 after successfully completing 180 days of employment.
• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k and Roth Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement