We currently seek a tool & die maker for our client based in Ringwood, IL.

Overview:

The qualified candidate performs duties to construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs and other fixtures, and performs ordinary tool room machine operations at a Journeyman Level.

Duties:

• Construct, alter, repair a variety of dies, tools, jigs, and other fixtures to close tolerances as required to fit assemble parts
• Participate as assigned in all phases of die-making projects from start to finish, including milling, grinding, polishing, and assembly.
• Build and troubleshoot new tooling per design requirements.
• Modify existing tooling per customer changes and requirements.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair tooling for continued operations of production orders.
• Perform changeovers on multiple part tooling.
• Support and communicate with multiple company departments with any tooling needs and status of work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform numerous grinding, milling operations, fittings on projects as assigned; verify accuracy and functionality of work at all stages to ensure total customer satisfaction.
• Participate in multiple projects and balance priorities to ensure timely delivery of error-free product to customer maintaining customer-focused priorities at all times.
• Monitor equipment, report malfunctions, and make necessary repairs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years Journeyman experience, TMA Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Experience running manual machine tools under limited supervision
• Experience using precision measuring & gauging equipment
• Experience using machinists' hand and power-driven tools
• Experience using material-handling equipment
• Experience working from complex prints, sketches, samples, or other instructions
• Able to keep equipment and work area clean
• Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics
• Willingness to perform other work as necessary to meet production demands
• Follow all safety and work rules and practices
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated
• Meticulous attention to detail and well organized
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Independent and willing to take initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced constantly-changing environment with tight deadlines and occasional overtime