Tool Room Apprentice: Hands-On Machining

Hunter Search Global, LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Search Global, LLC is seeking a dependable Tool Room Assistant in Schaumburg, IL to support tooling, dies, and fixtures in a metal stamping environment. You will work with toolmakers to maintain, assemble, and repair tooling components, and help keep the tool room organized and safe.

Role offers hands-on machining exposure, opportunities to learn calibration with calipers and micrometers, and growth within manufacturing tooling and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand basic measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist toolmakers with the assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and repair of stamping dies and tooling.
• Clean, inspect, organize, and prepare dies, punches, inserts, fixtures, and tooling components.
• Assist with die changes and tooling preparation for production.
• Retrieve, stage, and return tooling and materials as needed.
• Use hand tools and basic shop equipment safely.
• Perform basic grinding, deburring, polishing, and fitting operations.
• Assist with measuring and inspecting tooling components using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Help maintain accurate records and proper identification of tooling and components.
• Keep the tool room and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist with inventory of tooling, spare parts, and shop supplies.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality requirements, and work instructions.
• Support toolmakers, maintenance personnel, and production as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Hunter Search Global, LLC is seeking a dependable Tool Room Assistant in Schaumburg, IL to support tooling, dies, and fixtures in a metal stamping environment. You will work with toolmakers to maintain, assemble, and repair tooling components, and help keep the tool room organized and safe.

Role offers hands-on machining exposure, opportunities to learn calibration with calipers and micrometers, and growth within manufacturing tooling and maintenance teams.