Tooling Fabrication and Die Repair Specialist

AmTab; Bensenville (IL); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AmTab in Bensenville, IL is seeking a Tool & Die/Machinist specialist to construct and restore progressive and single-hit dies while maintaining tight tolerances on the press. You will also design jigs, fixtures, and tooling layouts, and produce detailed drawings and assembly documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of hands-on Tool & Die experience, strong blueprints and GD&T interpretation skills, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in Tool & Die/Machinist capacity or similar.
• Hands-on Tool & Die experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and standing at times.

Responsabilidades

• Construct progressive and single-hit dies that hold press tolerances.
• Create and refine jigs and fixtures to accelerate furniture manufacturing without sacrificing quality.
• Generate tooling layouts and detailed drawings with assembly documentation.
• Sharpen, dress, and maintain dies for consistent results shift after shift.
• Lead targeted improvements across tooling, products, and processes to resolve root causes and increase efficiency.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Root-cause troubleshooting

Manual machining

Machinist

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

CNC lathe (2–4 axis)

Manual grinder

Jig grinder

Manual vertical mill

Descripción del empleo

Ready to own complex tooling from concept to sharpened edge?If progressive dies, clean shears, and perfectly aligned fixtures sound like your kind of win, AmTab in Bensenville, IL wants to meet you. We build learning environments that help students thrive—and we need a specialist who can keep our tooling sharp, accurate, and production-ready.What challenges will you take on?Construct and restore progressive and single-hit dies that hold tolerance on the press.Create and refine jigs and fixtures that accelerate furniture manufacturing without sacrificing quality.Generate tooling layouts, detailed drawings, and clear assembly documentation.Sharpen, dress, and maintain dies to deliver consistent results shift after shift.Lead targeted improvements across tooling, products, and processes to resolve root causes and raise efficiency.Do you check these boxes?High School Diploma or equivalent blend of education/certifications.3+ years in a Tool & Die/Machinist capacity (or similar).Hands-on Tool and Die experience required.Physical and practical realitiesCapable of lifting up to 35 lbs on occasion.Comfortable remaining stationary for longer periods while operating equipment or inspecting parts.Your toolkit of skillsRoot-cause troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics.Progressive die metal stamping/forming know-how.Manual machining (milling, turning, grinding).Tool/die/mold repair and setup expertise.Confident blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.Machines you’ll commandManual grinder and jig grinder.CNC lathe (2–4 axis).Manual vertical mill.Why it mattersEvery accurate cut and aligned punch helps create furniture that transforms classrooms. If you’re driven by craftsmanship and continuous improvement, you’ll find purpose and momentum here.