Job Title:
Tool Maker A
Location:
Franklin Park, Illinois
Salary Range:
$36.83 per hour
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remote Allowed:
No
Shift: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST | Monday–Friday
Overtime: Occasional Saturday and OT required
Position Overview
The Tool Maker will plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide range of tools, jigs, fixtures, prototypes, and special parts. The role requires advanced manual machining skills, complex setups, tight tolerances, and CNC and EDM experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and layout machining assignments and determine operation sequence
- Perform complex manual and CNC machining with close tolerances
- Calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances
- Perform heat treating, tempering, grinding, lapping, and fitting work
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend modifications
- Conduct tool tryouts and correct performance problems
- Set up, program, and operate EDM and CNC equipment
- Report design errors and coordinate with Engineering
- Assist in training junior tool makers
- Work with Engineering and Production on tooling refinements
- Develop engineering models from sketches and drawings
- Maintain safe and clean work area
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4+ years manual machining experience
- Experience with manual milling operations
- Experience with manual lathes including threading
- Proficient with precision measuring tools
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Basic trigonometry and math skills
- Ability to pass Tool Maker A written and physical test
- High school diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Basic Accident Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate Services