Tool Room Technician

Jobot; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Skokie, IL seeks a highly skilled Tool Room Technician for a permanent role focused on maintaining, repairing, and improving our diverse range of manufacturing tools and equipment. You will work with CNC lathes, mills, routers, and drill presses, reading blueprints and schematics to meet tool requirements.

You will perform manual machining with lathes, mills, calipers, and micrometers, and TIG/MIG welding as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/tool-room role.
• Experience with CNC Lathes, CNC mills, routers and drill presses.
• Strong knowledge of machine components and maintenance/repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Manual machining using lathes, mills, calipers, and micrometers.
• Experience performing TIG and MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair CNC Lathes, CNC bed mills, routers, and drill presses.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot downtime.
• Read blueprints/schematics to determine tool requirements.
• Perform manual machining with lathes, mills, calipers, and micrometers.
• Operate machines with precision and accuracy.
• Perform TIG and MIG welding as needed.
• Maintain stamping tools for efficiency.
• Apply pneumatics knowledge to service equipment.
• Develop strategies to improve tool/equipment efficiency.
• Follow safety protocols and keep a clean work environment.

Skills

CNC Lathes

CNC Mills

Routers

Drill presses

Blueprint reading

Manual machining

Calipers

Micrometers

TIG welding

MIG welding

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job details

Salary: $25 - $31 per hour

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

A bit about us

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.

Why join us

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience with CNC Lathes, CNC mills, routers, and drill presses.
• Strong knowledge of machine components and the ability to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Demonstrated experience in manual machining, including the use of lathes, mills, calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to perform TIG and MIG welding