Job Description
Job Description
About the Role
Step into a day at our precision manufacturing facility in Elk Grove Village, where craftsmanship meets problem-solving. You’ll start by reviewing prints and setup sheets, selecting fixturing, and dialing in manual mills and grinders to produce and maintain high-accuracy tooling. Throughout the day, you’ll verify critical dimensions with micrometers and calipers, troubleshoot dies, and work side-by-side with engineers to enhance tooling performance and shop processes. Safety, 5S, and clear documentation are part of your rhythm.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and run manual milling and surface grinding equipment to build and maintain tools and dies.
- Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and setup sheets to plan and execute work.
- Inspect components with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.) to ensure tight tolerances.
- Diagnose, repair, and refine tooling to protect quality and uptime.
- Partner with engineers and shop leads to elevate tooling design and manufacturing methods.
- Uphold safety practices, 5S discipline, and accurate documentation.
Required Qualifications
3+ years as a Tool and Die Maker with hands-on shop experience.Independent setup and operation of manual mills and grinders.Fluency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.Expertise in precision measurement and part inspection.Detail-oriented, analytical, and strong troubleshooting mindset.Preferred Qualifications
Tool and die design exposure; CAD / CAM familiarity is a plus.Background in metal stamping, forming, or die repair.Knowledge of ISO or AS9100D quality systems.CNC milling experience alongside manual machining.Bilingual (English / Spanish) is advantageous.You Should Be Proficient In
GD&TEquipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SkillsTape Measure ReadingManual Machining SkillsTool / Die / Mold Repair SkillsTool / Die / Mold Setup ExperienceBlueprint ReadingMachines & Technologies You’ll Use
CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) : Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, HaasManual Grinder : Okamoto, Harig, Chevalier, KentManual Vertical Mill : Bridgeport, ProtoTRAK, Sharp, Clausing, SupermaxJoin a collaborative shop with room to grow and make an impact delivering high-quality parts.