Forming Technician - FF

The Partner Companies•Chicago, IL

1d•$0 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Forming Technician is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining tooling used in short-run and prototype manufacturing. This role ensures production efficiency by setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing tooling for various press operations while maintaining high precision and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of experience as a Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environment, with strong emphasis on milling and grinding
Strong proficiency in milling and grinding equipment
Solid understanding of machining principles, materials, and tooling
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Experience with press tooling including kick presses, 4-slide, and punch presses
Knowledge of precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to stand for extended periods and operate machinery
Ability to lift materials and tooling as required
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

technical or vocational training in tool and die making preferred

Responsibilities

Perform assigned duties in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions
Design and manufacture tools and dies primarily for short run and prototype work
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot kick presses, 4-slide, and punch press tooling
Perform precision grinding and machining operations
Set up and operate milling and grinding machines
Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to determine machining processes (GD&T)
Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with specifications
Troubleshoot and repair tooling and equipment issues
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize tooling design and manufacturing processes
Maintain tools and dies to ensure consistent production quality and minimize downtime