• Tool And Die Maker

    Aerotek (Franklin Park, IL)


    Job Title: Tool Maker

    Job Description

    The Tool Maker will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts and fixtures. This role involves difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Maker will work from prints, sketches, computer-aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals, and instructions.

    Responsibilities

    + Plan and layout job assignments, determine sequence of machining operations, and calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances.

    + Perform machine operations requiring unusual and difficult setups to maintain very close tolerances and fits, including heat treating, drawing, tempering, and bench work.

    + Perform tool troubleshooting duties and make tool tryouts to diagnose and correct problems.

    + Set up, program, and operate EDM equipment, as well as a variety of complex CNC machine tools.

    + Report design errors, mark up changes on drawings, and refer to the Engineering Department.

    + Assist in training and instructing lower graded tool makers.

    + Work with Engineering Department and production employees to refine tooling and prototypes.

    + Develop engineering models from sketches, instructions, and piece part drawings involving design modifications.

    + Use a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, precision measuring tools and instruments.

    + Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in tool and die making, machining, and troubleshooting.

    + Proficiency in operating manual mills, lathes, and EDM equipment.

    + Skilled in blueprint reading and using precision measuring tools like micrometers and calipers.

    + 4+ years of experience in manual machining.

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with manual milling including facing, boring, drilling, and tapping.

    + Experience with manual lathes including turning, boring, and single point threading.

    + Skilled at basic trigonometry and other basic math skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a large company with a spacious facility and enjoy great benefits as part of the union. Employees receive free Cubs tickets annually and frequently enjoy team BBQs and lunches in a diverse and welcoming environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The workspace is well-lit, temperature-controlled, and well-spaced, featuring newer machines mixed with older ones. A large café is conveniently located next to the shop.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $66476.80 - $72966.40/yr.

     

    Huge company - with nice size facility

     

    Cafe/large caf right next to shop

     

    Great benefits - a part of the union - solid relationship

     

    FREE cubs tickets every year

     

    Frequent team BBQs/lunches

     

    Well diverse

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.