• Tool Die Model or Plate Maker

    ITW (Broadview, IL)


    Job Description:

    ITW Shakeproof Industrial supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners totaling approximately $60M in revenue annually. Manufacturing/warehouse locations include Watertown, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Broadview, IL, and Iron Ridge, WI. We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers direct and through distribution channels in the industrial market. ITW Shakeproof Industrial drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage.

     

    ITW Shakeproof Industrial is an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Company. ITW is a Fortune Manufacturing Company with Multi-Billion Dollar revenue and fifty thousand employees worldwide. Known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

    Position Summary:

    Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.

     

    + Working knowledge of stamping dies and machining equipment, including grinding, lathes, mills; EDM and CNC experience a plus.

    + Ensure timely delivery of tools to press.

    + Work with production supervisor to identify and correct issues on tools with repeat.

    + Work with production operators to troubleshoot dies as needed.

    + Sharpen/maintain/change-over/repair/PM dies as needed to support production.

    + Maintain accurate die history files and time spent for work performed.

    + Consult with production operators regarding first/last piece approval; execute reaction plan for defective parts as needed.

    + Participate in tagging system, including red tags to ensure tools are ready for production.

    + Monitor inventory of key tooling components needed for assigned dies.

    + Complete tool or engineering change requests to ensure proper documentation control.

    + Ensure good housekeeping in your area.

    + To work in any other area of the plant at the request of your supervisor.

    Required Skill, Education and Experience

    + Two-year degree in Machine Tool and/or minimum of 6 years Tool & Die or equivalent.

    + Basic reading/writing/math skills

    + Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and machinery

    + Ability to focus and prioritize tasks and objectives.

    + Good communication skills.

    + Ability to lift/pull up to fifty (50) pounds.

    + Knowledge of the use of measuring devices, blueprints and drawings preferred.

    + Knowledge of multi-die (boltmaking) and one die two blow machinery preferred.

    Compensation Information:

    31.80 - 35.00 USD Hourly