Tool & Die Maker – Fineblanking & CNC Specialist

Principal Manufacturing Corporation; Broadview (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Manufacturing is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to join our team in Broadview, IL. The candidate will maintain production tooling, design simple dies, and build tools, jigs and fixtures, using blueprints and CNC/hand tools.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification, basic AutoCAD, and 4 years of tool making experience in fineblanking, stamping, EDM, CNC and plastic insert molding; Plex knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification
• Basic AutoCAD skills required
• 4 years tool making experience in fineblanking, stamping, EDM, CNC and plastic insert molding
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC machine tools to cut, bore, grind parts
• Plex knowledge is preferred
• Understanding of blue prints and tooling terminology
• Strong math and geometry skills

Responsibilities

• Plan sequences of operations from blueprints to fabricate tools, dies, or assemblies
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances and inspect dies for accuracy
• Build, maintain and repair tooling, dies, jigs, gauges and fixtures
• Train apprentices in use of Toolroom equipment and measuring tools
• Perform test runs and adjust tooling to meet specs
• Update tool timing sheets and track tooling costs in Plex
• Follow safety rules and lean guidelines and maintain clean work area
• Collaborate with Tool Design Engineers on manufacturability

Skills

Reading blueprints

Math/geometry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma; Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Plex

Job description

Principal Manufacturing is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to join our team in Broadview, IL. The candidate will maintain production tooling, design simple dies, and build tools, jigs and fixtures, using blueprints and CNC/hand tools.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification, basic AutoCAD, and 4 years of tool making experience in fineblanking, stamping, EDM, CNC and plastic insert molding; Plex knowledge is a plus.