Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

Jl Clark; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,705 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Metals in Rockford, IL is seeking a Tool & Die Maker for the 2nd shift. You will make and repair tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, and correct tool problems in production.

Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an A journeyman tool maker and be proficient in blueprint reading and building and assembling tools. The position requires a vocational or high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of experience in this classification, with capability in set up and operation of

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in this classification is necessary.
• Vocational or high school diploma or GED Certificate.
• Equivalent to an 'A' journeyman tool maker.

Responsibilities

• Reads drawings and blueprints; plans and layouts tool operations.
• Fits and assembles components to close tolerances (±0.001).
• Sets up and operates tool room machines; uses hand tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool making

Education

High School

Tools

EDM machines

CNC machines

Job description

Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

Rockford Metals - Rockford, IL 61104

Overview

• Salary Range: $31.53 - $33.07 Hourly
• Level: Experienced
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: Any Shift
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: None
• Category: Manufacturing

Description

2021 marked J.L. Clark's 117th anniversary, and we continue to leverage our packaging expertise to help customers build brands into household names. While much has changed since 1904, J.L. Clark's dedication to you, the customer, has not. We continue to provide the same outstanding service and quality our customers have come to expect, while maintaining a relentless pursuit of innovation in package design.

J.L. Clark continues to invest in the latest technology. We’ve recently added a new 6-color printing press, electric injection molding presses, state-of-the-art vision systems, improved rapid prototyping, and high-speed fabrication capabilities.

Sustainability continues to be a core commitment at J.L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Partnership Certification. J.L. Clark has also been recognized as the recipient of the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Position Summary

Is responsible for making and repairing tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, etc., and correcting tool problems in production. Always perform the duties with the goal of satisfying the customer. Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an "A" journeyman tool maker. Must be proficient in blueprint reading and building and assembling tools.

Education, Training & Experience

Position requires a vocational or high school diploma or GED Certificate with completion of appropriate apprentice program or comparable experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in this classification is necessary to develop skills and knowledge to perform proficiently. Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an "A" journeyman tool maker.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, & Work Aids

All types of machine tools and hand tools used in high precision metal working. High precision micrometers, gauges, etc. Must have considerable analytical and mechanical ability and a high degree of mental and manual coordination. Must also be proficient in the use of EDM machines, programming, set up and operation. Must have own hand tools and measuring instruments required for the trade. Must have experience in the set up and operation of numerical control machines.

Relationships

Production Departments, Machine shop, Tool Room and Engineering Personnel

Supervises

N/A

Supervised By

Tool Room Supervisor

Physical Demands

Position requires pushing, pulling, or lifting objects ranging up to approximately 50 lbs. Must be capable of working all shifts and overtimes as required.

Duties (by importance)

• Blue Prints: Reads drawings and blueprints, responsible for planning and layout of machine and hand tool operations, building new complex tools and/or repairing complex tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, etc.
• Tolerances: Skilled fitting and assembling of component parts of tools, jigs and fixtures to extremely close tolerances (±0.001).
• Setup: Responsible for set up and operation of all tool room machines and uses a variety of hand tools in sizing, fitting and assembling die and tool parts.

Qualifications

Education and experience as described above: minimum 5 years, vocational or high school diploma or GED Certificate, and equivalent to an "A" journeyman tool maker.