Tool Room Technician

Jobot; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled Tool Room Technician in Skokie, IL to maintain and repair a range of manufacturing tools and equipment. You will read blueprints, perform precision machining, and weld as needed, ensuring high-quality tool performance.

The role requires experience with CNC equipment, manual machining, welding, stamping tools, and safety compliance, contributing to a lean, efficient shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar manufacturing role.
• Experience with CNC lathes/mills, routers, and drill presses.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and perform maintenance.
• Skilled in manual machining and precision measuring tools.
• Welding experience: TIG and MIG.
• Experience with stamping tools and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair CNC lathes, bed mills, routers, and drill presses.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics for tool requirements.
• Perform manual machining using lathes, mills, calipers, and micrometers.
• Operate machines with high precision and accuracy.
• Perform TIG and MIG welding as required.
• Work with stamping tools and keep them maintained.
• Apply pneumatics knowledge to maintain relevant equipment.
• Develop strategies to improve tool efficiency and effectiveness.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

CNC Lathes

CNC Mills

Routers & Drills

Blueprints & Schematics

Manual Machining

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Stamping Tools

Pneumatics

Safety & Maintenance

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pneumatic Tools

Job description

A bit about us

Join an excellent manufacturing company with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

This manufacturer maintains an experienced engineering and manufacturing team specializing in the development of custom roll-formed and fabricated metal components. Its capabilities include designing and producing a wide range of profiles, from basic structural shapes to highly engineered configurations requiring multiple secondary operations such as punching, notching, stamping, bending, assembly, and packaging.

Quality management is supported through advanced manufacturing technologies, process monitoring systems, and employee training programs focused on statistical analysis, process control, root-cause investigation, continuous improvement, and waste reduction methodologies. The company emphasizes operational excellence through lean manufacturing principles and ongoing efforts to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost competitiveness.

Products are supplied to customers across diverse industrial sectors, including consumer products, transportation, building materials, electronics, commercial furnishings, outdoor equipment, and recreational goods. The company manufactures a broad portfolio of precision-formed metal components and tubular products for a variety of applications.

Join an excellent manufacturing company with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tool Room Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This is a permanent position focused on maintaining, repairing, and improving our diverse range of manufacturing tools and equipment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in CNC operations, manual machining, and welding. This role demands a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Salary: $25 - $31 per hour

Responsibilities

• 1. Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of machine tools including CNC Lathes, CNC Bed mills, routers, and drill presses.
• 2. Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• 3. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to understand equipment and tool requirements.
• 4. Perform manual machining tasks using a variety of tools such as lathes, mills, calipers, and micrometers.
• 5. Operate machines, demonstrating a high level of precision and accuracy.
• 6. Perform TIG and MIG welding tasks as required, ensuring high-quality joins and finishes.
• 7. Work with stamping tools, ensuring they are well-maintained and operate at optimal efficiency.
• 8. Use your knowledge of pneumatics to maintain and repair relevant equipment.
• 9. Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our tools and equipment.
• 10. Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 1. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• 2. Proven experience with CNC Lathes, CNC mills, routers, and drill presses.
• 3. Strong knowledge of machine components and the ability to perform maintenance and repairs.
• 4. Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• 5. Demonstrated experience in manual machining, including the use of lathes, mills, calipers, and micrometers.
• 6. Ability to perform TIG and MIG welding tasks.
• 7. Experience with stamping tools and processes.
• 8. Proven experience as a Machine Maintenance Tech.
• 9. Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• 10. Strong adherence to safety protocols and the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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