Tool & Die Maker
$68,640–$79,040 year
On-siteLa Grange, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Perform preventative maintenance and high-precision repairs on progressive and transfer tooling ranging from 150-ton to 1500-ton presses to ensure zero-defect production. Operate traditional manual equipment including mills, lathes, saws, and surface and Blanchard grinders to sharpen and shim components. Respond to the production floor to diagnose and troubleshoot tooling issues under pressure, minimizing machine downtime. Maintain, repair, and adjust robotic and spot welding fixtures to ensure accurate assemblies. Read and interpret complex blueprints to fabricate replacement tooling components directly from prints. Work safely, wear required PPE, and demonstrate compliance with ISO 9001/14949 and IATF 16949 standards. Join our established tool room team at a premier metal stamping manufacturer producing critical components for the automotive and defense industries.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience maintaining and repairing progressive and transfer dies in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Minimum 1 year within the automotive industry
- High proficiency in operating manual mills, lathes, and grinders (surface/Blanchard)
- Strong ability to read blueprints and create or modify tooling components based on print specifications
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose mechanical issues on the press
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with welding
- Familiarity with In-Die-Sensors
- Familiarity with AutoCAD
- Bilingual skills
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