Tool & Die Maker

Peerless Industries • Aurora, IL

7d • $29 - $32

About The Position

Peerless-AV is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to perform activities that ensure tooling and manufactured components for assemblies and prototypes are delivered on time. The position is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Responsibilities include setting up and operating production machinery, inspecting and testing parts and equipment, resolving machine issues, and maintaining production records. The role requires the ability to work overtime, including weekends on rare occasions, and to work in non-climate-controlled, non-dust-controlled areas while following safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Two years of broad manufacturing experience.
• Effective communication, logic, attention to detail, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to work without supervision and make accurate judgment calls.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to operate small tool room machinery.
• PC literacy.
• Proven experience operating saws and Haas equipment.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends on rare occasions.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, and grip during shifts of 8 or more hours.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance; heavier items require a team lift.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled, non-dust-controlled areas.
• Ability to wear required safety PPE and adhere to health and safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HAAS machine centers and saw operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines, including calibration and cleaning, to start production cycles.
• Control and adjust machine settings, such as speed.
• Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Inspect parts using precision and measuring tools.
• Periodically test machine operation.
• Fix issues that occur during the shift.
• Check output for machine-related mistakes or flaws.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED