Tool & Die Technician: Dies Repair, Weld & PM

Autokiniton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Bridge holiday in December

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to perform die repairs, maintenance, and welding on metal stamping dies at our Chicago plant. You will troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems and operate the overhead crane to move dies.

Candidates should have a state journeyman card or 5–7 years on stamping dies, plus experience with draw and transfer dies and welding processes. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• State-issued journeyman’s card or 5–7 years’ experience on metal stamping dies.
• Strong knowledge of draw and transfer die processes.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience with welding, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene equipment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform die repairs at the press and in the tool room.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance activities on the dies.
• Weld a variety of materials used in maintenance and the tool room.
• Repair and maintain nitrogen pressure systems used in the dies.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical / pneumatic systems used in the dies.
• Operate the overhead crane to move and stage dies.
• Machining of materials associated with repairs and maintenance of the dies.

Skills

Journeyman card

Metal stamping dies

Welding

Machinery setup

Tools

Welding equipment

Plasma cutter

Oxy-acetylene

Job description

AUTOKINITON is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to perform die repairs, maintenance, and welding on metal stamping dies at our Chicago plant. You will troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems and operate the overhead crane to move dies.

Candidates should have a state journeyman card or 5–7 years on stamping dies, plus experience with draw and transfer dies and welding processes. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.