Toolroom Assistant

Unytite,-Inc; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive insurance package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Innovative environment

Supportive team

Job summary

Unytite is seeking a Toolroom Assistant to keep tooling precise for aerospace, automotive, construction and energy parts. This hands-on role thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment where every part matters.

You will inspect tooling, operate toolroom machinery including EDM, move materials with a forklift, and collaborate with engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot processes. A high school diploma and 1 year in manufacturing are required; salary starts at $20/hour with periodic

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year in manufacturing preferred; machine operation experience welcomed.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs periodically.
• Strong mathematical skills and precise measurement aptitude.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, inventory and maintain tooling.
• Distribute tooling to departments in a timely fashion.
• Operate toolroom machinery, including EDM.
• Maintain toolroom cleanliness and organization.
• Inspect parts for quality using precision measuring tools.
• Move materials using forklift.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot processes.
• Use computer software to maintain the toolroom.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Machinery operation

Forklift operation

Collaboration with engineers

Toolroom software

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EDM machine

Job description

Description

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the future—literally? As the Toolroom Assistant, you’ll be a key person to ensure our manufacturing processes are precise, ensuring our parts, that are used in critical industries like aerospace, automotive, construction and energy, meet demanding specifications. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a high-speed, high-detailed environment where every part you assist in making makes a difference.

A few things that You’ll Do...

• Inspect, inventory and maintain all tooling
• Collect and distribute necessary tooling to departments, timely
• Operate all toolroom machinery, including and EDM machine
• Ensure the toolroom is properly maintained and all items are accounted for
• Inspect parts for quality accuracy using precision measuring tools.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Utilize a forklift to move material to and from the workstation.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
• Use computer software to maintain the toolroom and it's purposes
• And more…

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary starting at $20/hour with performance-based raises at 3, 6 & 12 months.
• Insurance package: Our very rich benefit package includes medical, dental, Rx, EAP & Short-term disability. Company paid Long-term disability and Accidental death and dismemberment policy. Our benefits package also comes with additional options such as vision, critical illness, accident, FSA and DFSA. There is also an option to purchase additional long-term and life insurance.
• Eligibility starts on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Retirement plan: Unytite’s 401k plan matches 100% up to 5% of employee contribution. There are both traditional and Roth options available.
• Eligibility starts 30 days following date of hire
• Paid time off: a prorated amount is available for use 3 months after date of hire.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a dynamic and innovative environment where your contributions make a difference.
• Supportive Team: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 18, or older
• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• At least 1 year in manufacturing is required, with a preference of machine operation experience
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, such as fixing machinery, climbing and driving forktrucks.
• Strong mathematical skill is a must.
• The ability to periodically lift 75 lbs. is must
• Familiarity with safety protocols and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.