Tool & Die Maker – 1st Shift

Larsenmfg; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Mundelein, IL, is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a 1st Shift position. The ideal candidate will manage tooling jobs, support production, and ensure quality standards are met. This role offers opportunities for overtime and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tool and die experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in safe and efficient operation of tool room equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and troubleshoot new tooling per design requirements.
• Modify existing tooling to meet customer changes.
• Maintain and repair tooling for uninterrupted production.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

TMA certification or equivalent

Tools

Tool room equipment

Job description

Location: MUN – Mundelein, IL
Salary Range: $30.00 – $40.00 Hourly
Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Description

Larsen Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to build and maintain a wide range of progressive, compound, and secondary dies. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and manage existing tooling jobs and support production operations effectively. This is a 1st Shift position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime available as needed. This role reports directly to the Tool Room Manager.

Larsen Manufacturing, founded in 1999 and located in Mundelein, IL, is a family-owned precision metal fabrication and stamping company. We take pride in delivering quality products that exceed customer expectations and offer innovative metal solutions through advanced equipment and technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and troubleshoot new tooling per design requirements
• Modify existing tooling to meet customer changes and specifications
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair tooling to ensure uninterrupted production
• Perform changeovers on multi-part tooling setups
• Support various departments and divisions with tooling requirements
• Communicate job status regularly with the department manager
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to team efforts and overall production success as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; TMA certification or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of tool and die experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in safe and efficient operation of tool room equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage workload
• Willingness to work overtime as required