Toolmaker

Panduit•Orland Park, IL

1d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! Work with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment and programming using current CAD/CAM systems. Perform advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling skills as required by toolroom needs. Take on additional tasks as necessary to support production goals. Apply expertise in toolmaking to ensure high-quality output and efficient workflow. Troubleshoot and maintain equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime. The Toolmaker sets up, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs progressive and single hit stamping dies used in high-volume production. This highly skilled role requires diagnosing complex tooling issues, performing precision repairs, and ensuring dies consistently produce high-quality parts that meet strict production and quality standards. You’ll also drive tooling improvements through root cause analysis, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping production running at its best, we encourage you to apply and help drive our success!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
3+ years’ experience with progressive stamping dies, troubleshooting die issues, and precision surface grinding.
Ability to read tooling prints, die layouts, and engineering drawings.
Skilled with precision measurement tools.
Strong attention to detail.
Solid understanding of tool steel behavior, wear patterns, and preventative maintenance practices.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with current CAD/CAM systems.
Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling skills.

Responsibilities

Perform die changeovers and press setups, ensuring proper alignment, shut height, and clearances.
Diagnose and resolve die issues affecting part quality, production efficiency, and press up time.
Conduct preventative maintenance and complete die tear-down inspections to identify wear, damage, and potential failures.
Repair or replace die components such as punches, die sections, springs, retainers, guide components, and wear plates.
Perform precision surface grinding and tool sharpening to restore cutting geometry and tolerances.
Analyze tooling wear patterns and implement corrective actions to extend die life and reliability.
Respond quickly to tooling-related downtime and quality concerns to support production.
Verify tooling dimensions using precision measuring equipment to ensure specification compliance.
Maintain accurate records of die maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.
Work with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment and programming using current CAD/CAM systems.
Perform advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling skills as required by toolroom needs.
Take on additional tasks as necessary to support production goals.
Apply expertise in toolmaking to ensure high-quality output and efficient workflow.
Troubleshoot and maintain equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.