Tool & Die Maker

Xyant Technology, Inc.; Franklin Park (IL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Xyant Technology in Franklin Park, IL is seeking an experienced Die Maker to maintain and repair progressive dies, read blueprints, and support production with precision tooling.

You will operate lathes, grinders, milling machines, and test tooling to ensure parts meet design specs, while safely handling high‑force dies in a busy plant. This full‑time role requires attention to detail and the ability to lift heavy components.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with die-build procedures and punch press equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Strong measurement skills using calipers and micrometers.

Aufgaben

• Build and repair progressive dies following design and blueprint guidelines.
• Modify tooling to adapt to customer requests and engineering needs.
• Troubleshoot die and press performance on the production floor.
• Execute tooling changeovers across multi-part tooling systems.
• Operate drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines to fabricate components.
• Conduct test runs to verify tool chemin and contour accuracy.
• Maintain safety standards in a loud industrial environment.

Kenntnisse

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

CAD interpretation

Metal forming knowledge

Machining experience

Ausbildung

High school diploma/GED with 5+ years related experience

TMA certificate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Lathes

Grinders

Milling machines

CAD drawings

Jobbeschreibung

Xyant Technology, established in 1995, is a premier federal systems integrator that provides technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, scientific support and management consulting.

AWARDS

Winner of Nationwide Best of the Best Small Business Award from Federal Aviation

Job Description

Location: Franklin Park, IL (Onsite)

Duration: Full Time / Direct Hire

Direct Client Need

Position Summary:

• Responsible for the daily repair, maintenance, and modification of progressive dies according to design specs and customer requirements.
• This role ensures smooth plant operations by troubleshooting press and die issues, machining replacement components, and safely operating tool room machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Build and repair progressive dies following strict design and blueprint guidelines.
• Modify existing tooling to adapt to changing customer requests and engineering requirements.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex press and die performance issues on the floor.
• Execute tooling changeovers efficiently across multi-part production tooling systems.
• Operate machine tools including drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines to fabricate components.
• Conduct test runs on completed tools and dies to check for smoothness, defects, and contours.
• Maintain safety standards while working near moving parts in a loud, industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of proper die-build procedures, punch press equipment, and metal forming processes.
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers, alongside standard tool room machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, CAD drawings, and procedural manuals.
• Strong grasp of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, and decimals for precise measurements.
• High school diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience preferred, or a TMA certificate.
• Physical Demands: Capacity to stand, walk, climb, and occasionally lift or move more than 80 pounds.