Tool Maker

Franklin Park, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 36 - 36

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Tool Maker A

Location: Franklin Park IL 60131

Pay: $36.83/hr

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift (5 AM - 1 PM CST) Mon-Fri Saturday Shifts (Occassional) OT

Job Description

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. Duties include but are not limited to:

Job Duties:

Plan and layout job assignments determine the 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 insure satisfactory operation.

Perform tool trouble shooting 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 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.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of manual machining experience
Experience with manual milling including facing boring drilling and tapping
Experience with manual lathes including turning boring and single point threading
Experience using measurement tools such as caliper micrometer height gauge and optical comparator
Skilled at blueprint reading basic trigonometry and other basic 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

Job Title: Tool Maker ALocation: Franklin Park IL 60131Pay: $36.83/hrEmployment Type: Full-TimeShift: 1st Shift (5 AM - 1 PM CST) Mon-Fri Saturday Shifts (Occassional) OTJob DescriptionThe Tool Maker will perform duties to plan construct alter and repair a wide variety of tools jigs prototypes speci...