Tool Maker

Flex-N-Gate Urbana, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tool and Die Maker to join our team on 2nd shift. This role involves the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of stamping dies, and related equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies, and other support equipment.
Train apprentices in a four-year program, progressively delegating duties and responsibilities.
Read and interpret technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
Machine details using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
Apply basic knowledge of 2 and 3-axis CNC mills.
Perform welding (TIG, MIG, ARC) and basic heat-treating processes, and rebuild nitrogen springs.
Understand die setups on presses, including tandem line and blanking operations.
Troubleshoot and repair stamping during production breakdowns.
Work in small or uncomfortable positions, including overhead reaching, during die repair inside presses.
Operate over head industrial cranes and forklifts

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Tool Makers must provide their own tools
Proven experience in tool and die making, with a strong understanding of stamping dies and equipment.
Ability to work an 8-hour shift with occasional overtime, including weekends. Shift includes two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute meal break (paid). Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in!
Proficiency with manual machining tools and a basic understanding of CNC operations.
Welding skills (TIG, MIG, ARC) and knowledge of heat treating and nitrogen spring rebuilding.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure during production breakdowns.
Crane operator and forklift certifications (or ability to obtain them).

Physical Demands:

Occasionally lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), though most lifting involves less than 10 pounds.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level, and communicate effectively.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments.
Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
Ability to work in a non- climate-controlled environment.

Flex-N-Gate Urbana, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America