Tool & Die Maker

Kelco Industries; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kelco Industries in Woodstock, IL is hiring a machinist to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, and set up machine tools to fabricate and repair metalworking dies and tools.

The role requires a certificate or 3–5 years related experience, ability to operate lathes, drills, mills, and grinders, and adherence to Lean, EMS, and QMS standards with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training.
• Sets up and operates machine tools to machine parts and verify conformance to specifications.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and EMS/QMS policies to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts.
• Measures and marks metal stock for machining.
• Sets up tooling and selects machines and operations based on blueprints or sketches.
• Ensures machined parts meet specifications and quality standards.
• Supports Lean and QMS/EMS policies to meet targets.

Skills

Assertiveness

Motivation

Safety Awareness

Accountability

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Dependable

Flexibility

Education

Certificate from college/technical school

Job description

About Kelco Industries

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost-effective, high performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Summary

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, samples, prototypes and machinists' hand tools by performing the following duties.

Essential Function

• Applies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures: studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining into components.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Knowledge of the EMS, QMS policies, goals and objectives. Assist with systems based on Lean principles and practices to meet or exceed the requirements of the established QMS, EMS and all other standards required to serve our target markets.

Required Skill

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept new ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.

Education / Experience Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The pay range for this role is: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour. Woodstock, IL