Tool and Die Maker

4 months ago


Chicago, United States ROCKWOOL Full time
Tool & Die Maker-1st shift position working Monday - Friday from 6:30am-3:00pm.

*** Sign-On Bonus $2,000

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. We are proud to be ranked by the prestigious Corporate Knights Inc. as the world's most sustainable building material company in 2023.

Join us and make a difference

What we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous Benefits - Effective your first day
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Educational Assistance
  • 401K Match - up to 6%
  • No cost Life and Disability Programs
  • Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave
What you bring:
  • Must have good computer skills in a Microsoft environment
  • Advanced Math skills including calculation of feeds, speeds and distances, print conversion and geometry
  • Engaging in continuous improvement inside and outside the toolroom as applicable
  • Maintain data records for tasks and tooling
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient workplace via standard industrial practices governed by company and government policies
  • Must provide own hand tools including precision tools.
  • Job requires standing much of the time and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must have availability to work overtime when necessary.
  • Desire & ability to learn/use new tools and techniques for production tooling
  • Proficient in verbal/written English and the ability to communicate effectively
Essential Functions:
  • The ability to learn EDM, CNC lathe, and CAD is required.
  • Diagnosing tooling issues on and off production machinery while working with others in the Toolroom, Production, and Engineering
  • Tool repairs of common tool steel materials including Tooling Troubleshooting, Tool assembly/disassembly, Tool Sharpening
  • Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using fork trucks, hoists, other lifting devices, vises, vblocks, or angle plates.
  • Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating new tools, dies, or assemblies. Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications. Provide feedback when necessary.
  • Use proper inspection and measuring techniques for precision parts. Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
  • Setup and operate Grinders (surface/ID/OD), Mills, Lathes, Drill Presses, Parts Cleaning, Basic Ovens for Heat Treating, Band Saws, Jib Hoists. Also, use a variety of standard machinist hand tools as required.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine & hand tools.
  • Conduct test runs with completed tooling to ensure that parts meet specifications, adjusting as necessary.

What you will be doing:

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Work Environment & Conditions:

We are proud of our global manufacturing facilities, which are equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes that drive efficiency and precision. We continuously invest in upgrading our equipment to stay at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. In our manufacturing facilities, safety and cleanliness are top priorities. We have implemented robust safety protocols, comprehensive training programs and maintain rigorous cleanliness standards to provide a safe, healthy and pleasant work environment.

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities... all focused on one common purpose - to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as "The ROCKWOOL Way". This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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