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Job Description

Job Description

Tool and Die Maker
A precision manufacturing company in Broadview, IL is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to support its tooling and die operations. This hands-on role involves building, maintaining, and repairing dies, jigs, gauges, and tooling used in fineblanking, stamping, and other production processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in toolroom operations, CNC machining, and blueprint reading, with the ability to work from technical drawings and ensure tools meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

Responsibilities of the Tool and Die Maker

• Work from blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances and inspect finished dies for timing accuracy and defects
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machine and hand tools
• Build, maintain, and repair manufacturing tooling, compute finishing details of dies, and ensure manufacturing standards are met
• Train apprentices or subordinates in the use of Toolroom equipment, blueprint reading, and required measuring tools
• Maintain and complete production assignments according to schedule and supervisor expectations
• Efficiently debug dies in an accurate and timely manner
• Work with Tool Design Engineers to ensure tooling manufacturability

Requirements of the Tool and Die Maker

• Experience with Progressive Dies
• Proficiency in the use of all Toolroom equipment and machinery
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately
• Minimum of 4 years of toolmaking experience in fineblanking, stamping, EDM, CNC, or plastic insert molding
• Experience setting up and operating conventional or CNC machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders

1st and 2nd shift available, DIRECT HIRE

Pay is $42.00 - $45.00 an hour, based on experience

*If you have an open application with Matthews Professional Employment, Inc. please express your interest in this position to your consultant*

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