Tool & Die Maker

Associated Metal Forming Technologies•Morton Grove, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sko-Die (AMFT) is hiring a skilled Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain precision tooling for manufacturing. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up and operating machine tools (CNC, lathe, mill, grinder, EDM), machining and assembling components, and verifying tolerances using precision measuring instruments. Ideal candidates have experience in tool and die making, machining, and blueprint interpretation, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. This role supports production quality, tooling performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial environment. Analyzes variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, or machinists' hand tools, applying knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures. The Die Maker will oversee or perform the following job functions.

Requirements

Requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. with a minimum of 3 years of trade school, vocational education, apprenticeship or work experience in production die building and repair.
Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.
Ability to read and understand machine controls and computer screens.
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, or tool description, and plans sequence of operations.
Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out work pieces for machining.
Set-ups and/or operating machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, machining center, EDM Wire machine, and grinder, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
Positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
Fits and assembles parts into assemblies or mechanisms, using hand tools.
Verifies dimensions and alignment, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
Examines standard tools and modifies tools as required.
Develops specifications from general descriptions and draws or sketches tool to be fabricated, using drafting tools or computer and software programs.
Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
Inputs labor into the data collection terminals.
Perform daily and weekly tasks – PM checks, maintaining coolant levels, general housekeeping of work area and ensuring all safety devices are operational.
(May) heat treats tools or parts.