Tool Room Lead — Die & Tooling Specialist

Principal Manufacturing Corporation; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Tool Room Lead to oversee the Tool Room and Die Service activities, ensuring the production schedule is met. This role involves directing team members in the absence of supervision and coordinating with engineering and production to set priorities while maintaining safe, efficient tooling operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on die build/teardown, tooling life tracking, and adherence to Lean practices, with growth into supervisory

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent certification.
• Experience with large die cast tooling.
• Ability to train others with measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Tool Room and Die Service/Build Up activities, scheduling and preventive maintenance.
• Perform die build up/teardown; weld repairs to print standards; replace components.
• Manage and schedule tool and die work; coordinate with engineering and production staff.
• Maintain tooling schedule; establish tool repair standards; monitor tooling life.
• Track tooling life and recommend tooling replacements; ensure housekeeping and safety.
• Support Lean Manufacturing concepts and cross-department improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Multitask under pressure

Bilingual English/Spanish

Fork Lift Certified

Education

High School Degree or equivalent Education / Certification

Tools

Tool and Die Journeyman's card

Large die cast tooling knowledge

Measurement tools training

Job description

Principal Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Tool Room Lead to oversee the Tool Room and Die Service activities, ensuring the production schedule is met. This role involves directing team members in the absence of supervision and coordinating with engineering and production to set priorities while maintaining safe, efficient tooling operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on die build/teardown, tooling life tracking, and adherence to Lean practices, with growth into supervisory