Tool & Die Specialist: Precision Dies & Lean Manufacturing

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Cash Balance Pension Plan

Job summary

IDEAL Industries, Inc. in Sycamore, Illinois, is seeking a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker for a first shift role. You will perform setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders, work with progressive stamping dies, and ensure quality while following blueprints and engineering specs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification. Overtime or on-call shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification required.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Repair and maintain progressive stamping dies with minimal supervision.
• Inspect dies using comparators and measurement tools; ensure conformance to specifications.
• Train apprentices and teammates on tooling setups and safety procedures.

Skills

Math & drawings interpretation

Manual mills operation

Lathes operation

Surface grinders operation

High-speed dies knowledge

Problem solving

Reading and following instructions

Communication

Visual acuity

Overtime / on-call shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification

Job description

IDEAL Industries, Inc. in Sycamore, Illinois, is seeking a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker for a first shift role. You will perform setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders, work with progressive stamping dies, and ensure quality while following blueprints and engineering specs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification. Overtime or on-call shifts may be required.