Tooling Technician: Precision Dies & Fixtures

Riverfront Machine; Spring Valley (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverfront Machine is seeking a dependable Tooling Associate to support tool room operations and production tooling needs. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up and operating mills and lathes, and assisting with new tool and fixture builds to ensure tooling meets engineering specs.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or 2+ years of machinist experience, strong blueprint reading, and the ability to troubleshoot tooling and machining issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2+ years of machining experience required.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision machining skills.
• Experience operating mills, lathes, and tool room equipment.
• Ability to use precision measuring and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes, and radial drill presses safely and efficiently.
• Determine proper machining speeds, feeds, tooling, and methods for various materials.
• Machine precision components for tools, dies, and fixtures.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production tooling and fixtures.
• Lay out, assemble, and assist with new tools and fixtures.
• Inspect components using precision measuring tools and verify conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Safely dismantle, handle, and position tooling using forklifts and hoists.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist and provide guidance to less-experienced team members when needed.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

AutoCAD

Education

Associate degree or certificate in machine shop technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Riverfront Machine is seeking a dependable Tooling Associate to support tool room operations and production tooling needs. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up and operating mills and lathes, and assisting with new tool and fixture builds to ensure tooling meets engineering specs.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or 2+ years of machinist experience, strong blueprint reading, and the ability to troubleshoot tooling and machining issues.