Toolmaker/ Mold Maker

Compx Security Products; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CompX Grayslake, a leader in precision locking devices, seeks a Toolmaker/Mold Maker in Grayslake, IL. The role involves operating CNC mills/EDM, reading engineering prints, and building molds and fixtures for high-precision parts.

Experience with Mold dies and tool room setup is a plus, with a minimum of 3 years in toolmaking. Candidate must be able to troubleshoot mold issues and ensure tight tolerances in production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of toolmaking experience.
• Ability to read engineering prints and perform measurements.
• Experience with CNC equipment and setup is a plus.
• Experience with mold and die casting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC milling machines.
• Read drawings and perform inspections with precision.
• Troubleshoot mold problems and implement corrections.
• Build molds and fixtures for manufacturing assembly.
• Assist in tool room maintenance and safety practices.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Sinker EDM

CNC Lathe

CNC Programming

Reading engineering prints

Measuring skills

Mold making

Die casting

Troubleshooting

Fixture building

Tools

CNC Vertical Milling

Bridgeport

EDM Machine

Job description

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Toolmaker/ Mold Maker

Full Time Grayslake, IL, US

Salary Range: $27.38 To $37.21 Hourly

Toolmaker / Mold Maker

CompX Grayslake is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered mechanical and electromechanical locking devices, systems for world class original equipment manufacturers and manufacture of precision instruments, throttles, marine products, and accessories.

Position Responsibilities:

• Experience in running / working knowledge of Tool Room Equipment such as:
  • CNC Vertical Milling machine (i.e. Hurco, Mori Seiki, Haas), or a manual Bridegeport
  • CNC sinker EDM Machine
  • CNC Lathe
• CNC Programming knowledge a plus
• CNC Setup/Operator of Vertical Mills / Latch… a plus
• Ability to read engineering piece part prints, have mathematical skills and measuring skills
• Experience in building small to medium size precision Diecast Dies and Plastic Injection Molds from tooling drawings and piece part prints is a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot mold problems and make corrections is a plus
• Ability to make replacement inserts for molds is a plus
• Ability to build fixtures for manufacturing assembly machines is a plus
• Knowledge of trim dies is a plus
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Ability to move around equipment. Such movement may include but not be limited to bending, leaning, twisting, placing arm(s) over one’s head in order to evaluate / analyze, set up and operate equipment in Tool Room Department.