Tool & Die Maker

Adecco; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Die Maker in Morton Grove, IL to read blueprints, set up and operate tools such as lathes and mills, and fit parts to precise tolerances. The role emphasizes careful measurement, tool development from sketches, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant trade schooling or apprenticeship and be prepared for an on-site, full-time schedule Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED with 4+ years in production die building/repair
• Ability to read blueprints, gauges, and precision instruments
• Ability to read machine controls and computer screens
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to diagnose changes

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and tool descriptions; plan operations
• Measure and lay out metal stock for machining
• Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, milling, EDM, grinder) to exact specs
• Position parts on surface plate; secure with vises, blocks, and fixtures
• Fit and assemble parts; verify dimensions with micrometers and height gauges
• Develop tool specifications from descriptions and sketches using drafting software
• Communicate with team and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate work

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpreting specs

Quality inspection

Reading machine controls

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED with trade school/apprenticeship

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

EDM Wire machine

Machining center

Grinder

Surface plate

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Direct Hire (Immediate Full-Time Employment with Client Company)

Salary: $35/hr - $40/hr, Commensurate with Experience

Schedule: M-F, 5:00am - 1:30pm

Morton Grove, IL, On-Site

Summary

Analyzes variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, or machinists' hand tools, applying knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

The Die Maker will oversee or perform the following job functions

• Reads and interprets specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, or tool description, and plans sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out work pieces for machining.
• Have knowledge of Set-ups and/or operating machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, machining center, EDM Wire machine, and grinder, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
• Fits and assembles parts into assemblies or mechanisms, using hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• Examines standard tools and modifies tools as required.
• Develops specifications from general descriptions and draws or sketches tool to be fabricated, using drafting tools or computer and software programs.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
• Inputs labor into the data collection terminals.
• Perform daily and weekly tasks - PM checks, maintaining coolant levels, general housekeeping of work area and ensuring all safety devices are operational
• (May) heat treats tools or parts.

Job Requirements

• Requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. with a minimum of 4 years of trade school, vocational education, apprenticeship or work experience in production die building and repair.
• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.
• Ability to read and understand machine controls and computer screens.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• High noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust and mist.
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid.
• Required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Required to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Required to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Required to exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details

Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply