Tool Associate

Optimas Solutions • Wood Dale, IL

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About The Position

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support
focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse
customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every
community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve,
leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of
service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.
The Tool Maker is responsible for manufacturing, assembling, disassembling, repairing, and
modifying tool sets for Cold Heading and Roll forming

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years relevant experience required, Manufacturing setting preferred.
• Good knowledge of machine shop and mechanical maintenance tools and their repair.
• Ability to read, understand and maintain records as required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Demonstrates effective oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fitting of plant and machinery subcontracted to the Toolroom.
• Project work as assigned by the Toolroom Foreman and Tooling Room Manager.
• Self-certification of work in accordance with the Quality and Continual Improvement commitment.
• Submission of work for QA checking as required.
• To assist management and staff in the identification, and introduction of all reasonable measures to improve productivity, quality and working methods and conditions as part of the continual improvement and TQM programs.
• Perform necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.
• Perform general cleanup, clerical, or maintenance work incidental to the operation of the tool crib.
• Observe safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees