Tool & Die Maker — Precision Dies, Fixtures & High Uptime

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Retirement plan

Healthcare

Holidays

Employee assistance

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Discount programs

Charitable match

Job summary

John Deere in Illinois (Moline) seeks a Tool & Die Maker to plan, lay out, and construct specialized tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges with very close tolerances. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a production setting; you will also support maintenance and perform layouts from prints or sketches.

Responsibilities include reading prints, setting up work, using precision measuring instruments, repairing tools, and ensuring equipment is calibrated.

Qualifications

• Must have strong layout and fabrication experience with high tolerances.
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Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and construct intricately designed tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges with high tolerances.
• Support maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Read design prints/sketches and plan operation sequences to complete jobs.
• Perform layouts using advanced mathematical procedures.
• Create setups and special attachments for job execution.
• Check/adjust inspection equipment using gauge blocks.
• Repair tools and gauges as needed.
• Use precision measuring devices and hand/power tools.
• Assist teammates and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain clean work area; perform other duties; comply with shift schedules.

Skills

Layout & fabrication

Precision measurement

Reading prints

Mathematical reasoning

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyperson in Tool & Die

8+ years Tool & Die experience

NCRC certificate

Job description

John Deere in Illinois (Moline) seeks a Tool & Die Maker to plan, lay out, and construct specialized tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges with very close tolerances. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a production setting; you will also support maintenance and perform layouts from prints or sketches.

Responsibilities include reading prints, setting up work, using precision measuring instruments, repairing tools, and ensuring equipment is calibrated.