Toolmaker - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Carol Stream, IL

4d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Mobility division is seeking a Toolmaker for its Carol Stream, Illinois location. The role is on the second shift and pays $35–$45 per hour, plus a $1.50 per-hour shift differential. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 11-hour days, with a three-day weekend. The posted pay range is a general guideline; actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. Eaton announced its intent to separate its Mobility Group into an independent publicly traded company, with the separation expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027. Compensation and benefits initially offered are based on Eaton’s plans, programs, and practices; employees actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes will receive further details from the new company. The position fabricates, assembles, maintains, troubleshoots, and qualifies stamping dies, tools, and related accessories. It also involves operating tool-room equipment, inspecting work with measuring equipment, maintaining records and equipment, and providing on-the-job training and progress assessments for apprentices. The role requires compliance with company quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements. The work requires standing for long periods and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds. The plant noise level is moderate, and hearing protection is required in posted areas. Safety glasses and steel-toed boots are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Eaton describes its work as developing power-management technologies intended to be more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable, and collaborating with companies on future transportation technologies. Eaton states that it offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of tool and die maker experience.
Computer use, math, and documentation skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well with a team.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize.
Dependability.
Strong work ethic and ownership of work.
Ability to follow procedures.
Ability to stand for long periods and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to comply with safety protocols; safety glasses and steel-toed boots are required, and hearing protection is required in posted areas.

Nice To Haves

Certified journeyman tool and die maker.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and maintain tools, dies, and related accessories to meet internal or customer requirements.
Provide input, as requested, to assist with die design and strip layout processes.
Inspect work to ensure specifications are met, using appropriate measuring equipment.
Maintain personal measuring equipment to ensure measuring accuracy.
Operate and maintain tool-room equipment, including surface grinders, mills, drill presses, and water grinders.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Maintain and log accurate information in the die log.
Troubleshoot, debug, and qualify stamping dies.
Perform preventative maintenance on dies and maintain accurate records of maintenance activity.
Provide on-the-job training to Tool & Die Apprentices, as requested.
Assess and document apprentice performance on assigned jobs and progress through the apprenticeship program.
Comply with company quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements.