Tool Room Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a mid-level Tool Room Technician to join our manufacturing team in Skokie, IL. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and improving a diverse range of tools and equipment, with emphasis on CNC lathes, bed mills, routers, and welding processes.

A strong background in manual machining and blueprints interpretation is required. The candidate will operate various machine tools, perform routine maintenance, and implement efficiency improvements while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar manufacturing role.
• Experience with CNC lathes and mills, routers, and drill presses.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to perform manual machining with lathes and mills; precision tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair CNC lathes, CNC bed mills, routers, and drill presses.
• Perform routine machine maintenance; troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine tool requirements.
• Perform TIG and MIG welding as needed; ensure high-quality joints and finishes.
• Maintain stamping tools and use pneumatics for equipment upkeep.
• Develop efficiency improvements for tools and equipment.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

CNC Lathes

CNC mills

Routers

Drill presses

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $25 - $31 per hour

Job Details

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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:

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.

A bit about us:

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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?

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

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