Tool Maker

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSURESTAFF is immediately hiring Tool Makers for a large, well-known client in Grayslake, IL. The Tool Maker will set up and operate equipment in the Tool Room and Die Cast departments, creating tooling imperative to the facility's production lines. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, make safety a priority, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
SURESTAFF is invested in their team members All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($20.07-37.88/hr.) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Generous referral bonuses are available upon hire.

1st shift is available. Overtime is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Responsibilities of the Tool Maker:
Set up and operate Lathes, Surface Grinders, Milling Machines
Monitor process parameters on the injection machines and secondary systems.
Safe, accurate, and timely execution of tooling changeovers per work instructions.
Build small to medium die cast and injection molds from tooling drawings and piece part prints.
Troubleshoot molding problems including but not limited to flash, short shots, dimensional issues, etc.

Required Qualifications of the Tool Maker:
Previous experience in production and machine operating (Lathes, Surface Grinders).
Previous experience in plastics injection molding and die casting a plus.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Experience reading and interpreting production specifications a plus.

About SURESTAFF:
Founded in 1998, Surestaff operates 39 branch offices and 24 workforce onsite solutions in Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia; with an estimated 2023 revenue of $295 million, it was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Surestaff specializes in light industrial staffing serving logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and production clients. It offers temp, temp-perm, direct hire, and onsite workforce solutions. The company has been named five times to Crain’s Business as one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held companies in Chicago. Surestaff is a portfolio partner company of Austin, TX-based private-equity group Owner Resource Group (ORG).

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