TOOLMAKER 1st Shift

Fontana; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontana is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to operate all tool room equipment and produce or rework dies and tooling for headers or related equipment on the 1st shift. The role requires working with minimal supervision and maintaining a safe, clean work area.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of toolmaking experience in metal manufacturing, strong math and troubleshooting skills, and a GED/HSD or equivalent. Read drawings accurately and assist with training less experienced teammates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years tool making experience in metal manufacturing.
• Strong math and problem-solving abilities.
• HSD/GED or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tool room equipment without supervision.
• Read manufacturing and tooling prints to select tools.
• Maintain tooling and gaging equipment.
• Assist with training less experienced toolmakers.

Skills

Toolmaking

Reading prints

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

HSD/GED or relevant experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Toolmaker position, is able to operate the necessary tool room equipment for the purpose of making or reworking dies and tooling for headers or secondary equipment, with no Supervision. This is a 1st Shift position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to operate all tool room equipment with no supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirements.
• Ability to read all manufacturing and tooling prints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances.
• Utilizes all tool room gaging equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean work area.
• Performs preventative maintenance when required.
• Assists with training less experienced toolmakers.

Education, Skills & Abilities Required

• 3-5 years tool making experience, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• HSD/GED or relevant experience.