Tool and Die Maker

Tool and Die Maker

Location: Chicago, IL 60644
Employment Type: Full-Time | Shift: 1st Shift + Overtime Available
Hourly Rate: Up to $40/hr. (based on skills and experience)

About the Role

HireNow Staffing is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Tool and Die Maker to join a leading metal manufacturing team based in Chicago. This is a hands-on, precision-driven position perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced shop and enjoys building, maintaining, and modifying tools that keep production running smoothly.

If you're a skilled fabricator with a passion for troubleshooting and an eye for exact measurements, this opportunity offers competitive pay, a stable work environment, and a strong benefits package.

What You'll Be Doing

Tool Building & Maintenance

• Analyze blueprints and plan tooling layouts

• Build, modify, and maintain cutting tools, jigs, dies, and fixtures

• Set up and operate manual machines (lathes, mills, grinders, etc.)

• Use surface plates, micrometers, and comparators to ensure tolerances are spot-on

️ Machining & Assembly

• Lay out and measure metal stock for machining

• Operate 4-slides and related production equipment

• Assemble complex tooling and mechanisms with precision

• Use hand tools, gauges, and CAD drawings to bring tools to spec

Inspection & Troubleshooting

• Perform quality checks and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards

• Diagnose tooling problems and develop on-the-spot solutions

• Maintain clean and organized workstations and return all tools to proper storage

• Track and report tooling effectiveness, first-piece inspections, and statistical data

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and production teams

• Document changes, updates, and tool designs

• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to process improvements

Must-Have Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of tool design/build experience

• At least 1 year of experience working with 4-slides

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tool schematics, and tight tolerances

• Proficiency in manual machining (CNC skills a plus)

• Strong math skills, including geometry and trigonometry

• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related precision tools

• Fluent in English (oral and written communication)

Nice-to-Haves

• TMA Certificate

• Background in coal heading, small stamping, or wire forming

• Experience working with flat metal (1 inch wide or smaller)

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, EDM, or Haas Machines

What You'll Get

• Competitive hourly pay up to $40/hr. based on skill

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & AD&D, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid time off & Flexible Spending Account

• Growth opportunities within a well-established manufacturing company

Who You Are

A meticulous, mechanically minded professional who thrives in a production environment
Comfortable with hands-on fabrication and quality control
Ready to contribute your expertise and solve challenges head-on
Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to craftsmanship and safety

Ready to make your mark?
Apply today and join a company where precision, innovation, and quality craftsmanship come first.

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