Tool & Die Maker

Switchcraft; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Tool & Die Maker in Chicago to build and repair dies and tools for various industries. The role involves working with precision tools and maintaining rigorous quality standards. Applicants should have relevant experience and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building or repairing dies, fixtures, and tools.
• Troubleshoot die designs and specifications.
• Use toolroom equipment effectively.

Skills

Vision acuity

General knowledge of dies

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to read die blueprints

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Switchcraft is a U.S. manufacturer of connectors, jacks, plugs, molded cable assemblies, patchbays, and switches. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including medical, GPS, process control, transportation, homeland security, broadcast and pro audio.

We are currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker to completes a variety of task which include the building or repairing of simple or progressive dies, fixtures, gages, assembly machines, and tools.

Location: Chicago, IL (Jefferson Park)

First Shift: M-F 6a - 2:30p

Pay: $36-37/Hour

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Building or repairing of simple or progressive dies, fixtures, gages, assembly machines, and tools
• Troubleshoot and understand piece part prints, die designs and related materials and specifications
• Use of toolroom equipment, which includes surface grinders, milling machines, jig borers, optical comparators, and hand tools.
• Inspects and verifies piece part specifications, tooling specifications, and related dimensional checks, using micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators and surface plates, optical compactors, microscopes, and other related equipment.
  
  

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Required Skills/Abilities:

• Vision acuity required
• General knowledge of dies
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to read die blueprints
• Must be able to follow instructions given by team leader or supervisor
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  
  

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k

Referral Program

Parental Leave

Healthy Rewards

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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