Tool & Die Maker — Mold Crafting & Precision (1st Shift)

nsiindustries; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Job summary

NSI Industries in Norridge, IL is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to join our growing manufacturing team. You will construct and repair molds per customer specs and operate CNC, mill, grinder, lathe, and EDM machines to produce high-quality die cast tooling.

The role is full-time on first shift (7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday) with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a culture that values teamwork and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Mold making is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment accurately.
• Proficient in machine operation including CNC, mill, grinder, lathe, and EDM.
• Strong computer skills for shop floor data entry.

Responsibilities

• Examine tool/piece part drawing and determine sequence of operations necessary for construction of mold.
• Construct mold to customer specifications.
• Notify Tool Room Manager when mold needs to be sent out for heat treating, wire burning, jig-grinding, polishing, Blanchard grinding or engraving.
• Accountable for inspection of completed mold and completion of steel checklist.
• Notify Tool Room Manager when job has been completed and complete New Die Checklist.
• Operate CNC, mill, grinder, lathe, saw and EDM machine.
• Request necessary supplies such as carbon, cutters, components, etc.
• Complete time tickets for operations performed and enter into the computer at the end of shift, daily.
• Notify Tool Room Manager of any quality concerns.
• Stop a job when a nonconformance has been detected and notify Tool Room Manager.
• Accountable for assigned repair work and completion of associated repair tags.

Skills

Mold making

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment

Machine operation

Computer knowledge

Job description

NSI Industries in Norridge, IL is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to join our growing manufacturing team. You will construct and repair molds per customer specs and operate CNC, mill, grinder, lathe, and EDM machines to produce high-quality die cast tooling.

The role is full-time on first shift (7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday) with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a culture that values teamwork and continuous learning.