Tool Shop Tool Maker

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to join our Urbana, IL team. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting stamping dies and equipment to ensure safety and quality.

The candidate should have strong troubleshooting abilities, hands-on experience with manual machining tools, welding, and basic CNC operations, and be capable of training apprentices in a four-year program. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Tool Makers must provide their own tools.
• Proven experience in tool and die making, with a strong understanding of stamping dies and equipment.
• Proficiency with manual machining tools and a basic understanding of CNC operations.
• Welding skills (TIG, MIG, ARC) and knowledge of heat treating and nitrogen spring rebuilding.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure during production breakdowns.
• Crane operator and forklift certifications (or ability to obtain them).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies, and other support equipment.
• Train apprentices in a four-year program, progressively delegating duties and responsibilities.
• Read and interpret technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
• Machine details using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
• Apply basic knowledge of 2 and 3-axis CNC mills.
• Perform welding (TIG, MIG, ARC) and basic heat-treating processes, and rebuild nitrogen springs.
• Understand die setups on presses, including tandem line and blanking operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair stamping during production breakdowns.
• Work in small or uncomfortable positions, including overhead reaching, during die repair inside presses.
• Operates over head industrial cranes and forklifts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual machining tools

CNC operations (basic)

Welding (TIG, MIG, ARC)

Heat treating knowledge

Nitrogen spring rebuilding

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Guardian West, 601 Guardian Drive, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Starting Pay Rate: $34.50/hour (Increases to $35.00/hour after 3 months and $35.50/hour after 6 months)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, with mandatory overtime as needed

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tool and Die Maker to join our team. This role involves the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of stamping dies, and related equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies, and other support equipment.
• Train apprentices in a four-year program, progressively delegating duties and responsibilities.
• Read and interpret technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
• Machine details using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
• Apply basic knowledge of 2 and 3-axis CNC mills.
• Perform welding (TIG, MIG, ARC) and basic heat-treating processes, and rebuild nitrogen springs.
• Understand die setups on presses, including tandem line and blanking operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair stamping during production breakdowns.
• Work in small or uncomfortable positions, including overhead reaching, during die repair inside presses.
• Operates over head industrial cranes and forklifts

Ability to work an 8-hour shift with occasional overtime, including weekends. Shift includes two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute meal break (paid). Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Tool Makers must provide their own tools
• Proven experience in tool and die making, with a strong understanding of stamping dies and equipment.
• Proficiency with manual machining tools and a basic understanding of CNC operations.
• Welding skills (TIG, MIG, ARC) and knowledge of heat treating and nitrogen spring rebuilding.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure during production breakdowns.
• Crane operator and forklift certifications (or ability to obtain them).

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), though most lifting involve less than 10 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level, and communicate effectively.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• Ability to work in a non- climate-controlled environment.
• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility. Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility. Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a Tool and Die Maker will directly contribute to the success of the team.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."

"Lots of growth opportunity."

"The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Guardian West, 601 Guardian Drive, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America