Tool Maker

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, disability)

Flexible spending account

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid holidays and vacation time

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to join their Effingham, Illinois location. The Tool Maker will be responsible for fabricating and repairing molding dies, fixtures, gauges, and tools within the automotive manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in tool and die repair along with proficiency in using fabrication machines. The position offers a full-time contract with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in tool and die repair role.
• Experience with plastic injection molding tools preferred.
• Ability to perform fabrication and repairs utilizing machinery.
• Experience with overhead cranes preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Examine form and texture of plastic parts to detect imperfections.
• Dismantle dies to assess repair and tool.
• Study specifications and visualize product materials and machines.
• Lift dies with overhead cranes.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Examine tools and recommend design modifications.

Skills

Tool and die repair experience

Fabrication and repair using machinery

Mill, lathe, surface grinder knowledge

TIG welding skills

Knowledge of hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Flex‑N‑Gate Effingham, 2701 S Banker Street, Effingham, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Flex‑N‑Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Flex‑N‑Gate Effingham is looking for an experienced Tool Maker. The Tool Maker will fabricate and repair molding dies, fixtures, gauges, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Examine form and texture of plastic parts to detect imperfections on Class A surfaces
• Dismantle dies to assess repair and tool
• Study specifications such as blue prints, sketches, models or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
• Lift dies with overhead cranes
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances
• Examine tools and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of the part
• Working knowledge of mill, lathe, surface grinder, TIG welding
• Knowledge of hydraulics and electrical trouble shooting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in tool and die repair role.
• Experience with plastic injection molding tools preferred
• Ability to perform fabrication and repairs utilizing machinery
• Experience with overhead cranes preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, disability)
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.