Tool & Die Builder 1

D&W Fine Pack • Lake Zurich, IL

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About The Position

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference. At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do: D edicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service. W inning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community. F ocused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other. P eople with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all. Benefits That Matter Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401k with company match Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) Company-paid Life Insurance FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more Wellness program Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance And more! If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• High School Education required
• 2+years experience in hands-on Machine shop operations.
• Demonstrates general problem solving skills.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• General mechanical experience including the ability to work with manual tool room equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• High visual demand and attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as required by business conditions.
• This position is regularly exposed to mechanical moving parts. The job can be oily, dusty and dirty. There is extreme heat in work area during summer months.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative die maintenance in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and complete needed repairs to existing dies.
• Make new parts, grind, mill, lathe, read work orders and die repair sheets.
• Ability to operate manual machining equipment including but not limited to saws, mills, and lathes.
• Measures dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specification, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
• Ability to track and inventory tool room assets including cutters, raw materials and other tooling components.
• Maintains organized work area.
• Supports company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies.
• Assist other workers with specific chores as requested by Tool Room Manager
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP's.
• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-Out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees