Tool Maker - 1st & 2nd Shift

Our client is a global leader in innovative manufacturing for commercial plumbing systems. They continue to grow and expand with a need for experienced Tool Makers to aid in the design and manufacture of their growing line of products in Franklin Park, IL.

The Tool Maker will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts and fixtures involving difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Maker will work from prints, sketches, computer aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals and instructions.

This is a Union shop with 2 positions as follows:

• 1st shift - $32.41/hr - M-F: 5am start with 10-hour days with about 2 hours OT per day

• 2nd shift - $32.41/hr plus $1/hr shift differential. M-F: 2:30pm start - 10-hour days with about 2 hours OT per day

• Both positions will require some Saturdays with 6-hour shifts

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan and layout job assignments, determine sequence of machining operations, calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances, and program operations as necessary.

• Perform machine operations requiring unusual and difficult setups, and methods to maintain very close tolerances and fits, including heat treating, drawing, tempering and bench work involving filing, scraping, grinding, lapping, fitting, indexing, timing, assembly and adjusting to ensure satisfactory operation.

• Perform tool troubleshooting duties as assigned.

• Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct problems, and make recommendations on tool modifications and methods required.

• Set up, program and operate EDM equipment, as well as a variety of complex CNC machine tools.

• Report design errors, mark up changes on drawings and refer to the Engineering Department.

• Assist in training and instructing lower graded Tool Makers.

• Work with the Engineering Department and production employees to work out tooling and prototype refinements as necessary.

• Develop engineering models working from sketches, instructions and piece part drawings involving making design modifications.

• Use a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, and video microscope, optical comparators, heat treating furnaces and hand tools.

• Follow safety rules and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years as an experienced Tool Maker

• Experience with inspection tools such as scales, micrometer, vernier, caliper, etc.

• Good math skills

• Able to read blueprints and to properly use precision measuring devices to ensure quality

• Able to set-up and operate all machine shop equipment, including milling, lathe, with the ability to work with extremely close tolerances

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.41 - $33.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: One location