John Deere Cylinder - Tool & Die Maker

John Deere•Moline, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. As a Tool & Die Maker with John Deere Cylinder Works in Moline, IL, you will plan, lay out, and construct a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges requiring high quality workmanship, holding extremely close tolerances. Work will be performed in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. OR National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) OR At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience OR Journeyperson’s card in Tool & Die Making or at least 8 years of Tool & Die Making experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
Experience laying out and fabricating parts.
Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment.
Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Responsibilities

Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions and plan proper sequence of operation to carry job to completion.
Perform lay out work which requires use of advanced mathematical procedures.
Make own setups and devise special attachments for performance of job.
Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks.
Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges.
Use standard toolmaker’s tools, precision measuring instruments, gauge blocks, calipers, protractors, indicators, micrometers, and other various hand and power tools.
Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).