Toolmaker Specialist

Manor Tool is seeking a skilled Toolmaker Specialist to join our team in Addison, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and repairing a wide range of tools, dies, and fixtures for our press room and machine shop operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study product specifications, sketches, and models to determine materials and machine usage.
• Compute dimensions, plan layouts, and determine assembly methods.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, shapers, grinders, and other assigned equipment.
• Build tooling to specifications within scheduled time frames.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, and clearances.
• Examine and recommend design modifications for existing dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Maintain and repair existing tooling, demonstrating knowledge of tool/die, timing, and rework techniques.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools.
• Lead tool & die projects, ensuring on-time completion within specifications.
• Report project status to the tool room supervisor daily.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Receives, understands, and follows all written and oral instructions.
• Timely and accurate completion of all paperwork, move tickets, and data collection entry.
• Support safety and lean initiatives, including LEAN and SHARP, by working within established OSHA guidelines.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and attendance requirements.
• Maintain meet or exceed rating on all performance discussions.
• Participate in activities to support company mission, increase personal skill level, departmental processes, and product quality.
• Resolve day-to-day issues by working effectively with others.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of Journeyman Tool Maker training through an accredited institution.
• Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge to timing, rework, and repair of tools.
• Basic English reading and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass company ISO, English, and Math tests.
• Advanced mathematical skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Ability to read blueprints, part prints, and basic understanding of GDT.
• Ability to use and understand all measuring devices and gages, including the calibration process.
• Knowledge and understanding of company safety programs, including Lockout/tagout and Haz-com.