Toolmaker

7 days ago

chicago, illinois, United States Vika Talent Solutions Full-time

Position Summary

Reporting to the Tool Room Supervisor, the Tool & Die Maker is responsible for constructing, assembling, modifying, repairing, setting up, and troubleshooting a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to precise tolerances and fits.
  • Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, models, specifications, and verbal instructions.
  • Plan and lay out work using appropriate machining and tooling methods.
  • Select the proper materials, tools, equipment, and processes for tooling construction and repair.
  • Perform shop calculations and make necessary machining and tooling adjustments.
  • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools and related equipment.
  • Use hand tools and precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.