Tool Room Assistant

100Hires, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a dependable Tool Room Assistant in Schaumburg, IL. This role supports toolmakers in maintenance, assembly, and repair of stamping dies and tooling within a metal stamping environment.

You will inspect, organize, and prepare dies and fixtures, assist with die changes, and help maintain accurate records while safely using standard shop equipment. Opportunities for skill development exist.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and read measurements.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist toolmakers with assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and repair of stamping dies and tooling.
• Clean, inspect, and organize dies, punches, fixtures, and tooling components.
• Support die changes and tooling preparation for production.
• Handle measurement and inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading tape measure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Grinders

Lathes

Job description

Tool Room AssistantLocation: Schaumburg, ILPay: $18.00–$20.00 per hourEmployment Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Tool Room / ManufacturingBilingual preferredAbout the PositionWe are looking for a dependable and mechanically inclined Tool Room Assistant to join our team in a metal stamping manufacturing environment. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in developing hands-on skills in tooling, machining, and manufacturing.The Tool Room Assistant will work alongside experienced toolmakers and manufacturing personnel to support the maintenance, preparation, organization, and repair of stamping dies, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist 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.QualificationsRequired:High school diploma or GED.Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.Ability to safely use basic hand tools.Ability to read a tape measure and understand basic measurements.Good attention to detail and organizational skills.Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Preferred:Previous manufacturing, machine shop, tool room, or metal stamping experience.Experience with calipers, micrometers, or other precision measuring equipment.Basic blueprint or mechanical drawing reading skills.Experience with grinders, drill presses, mills, lathes, or similar shop equipment.Vocational or technical training in machining, tooling, maintenance, or manufacturing.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods.Ability to lift and move tooling and materials using proper lifting techniques and material-handling equipment.Ability to work around manufacturing machinery, metal materials, lubricants, and shop noise.Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.Compensation & OpportunityPay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.This position provides an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in metal stamping, die maintenance, tooling, and manufacturing, with potential for increased responsibility and advancement as skills and experience develop.How to ApplyIf you are mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and are interested in building a career in manufacturing and tooling, we want to hear from you.