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Toolmaker

Job in Wauconda, Lake County, Illinois, 60084, USA
Listing for: Sterling Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    CNC Machinist, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Benefits
: A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, company events, and many more.

Responsibilities
:

  • Responsible for making and repairing all tools, dies, and fixtures for punch press operations and other related metal fabricating machines.
  • Supports the Stamping Department by ensuring all dies meet production standards which accomplish “on-time-delivery” and “quality assurance” goals established by upper management.
  • Maintain die PM system, including detailed work instructions and manage on schedule completion of PM activities
  • Maintain die spare parts lists and ensure parts are set up and in stock
  • Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in stamping defects and productivity concerns
  • Trouble shoot die problems on the shop floor and minimize downtime during production.
  • Work closely with the Tool Design Engineers while building new tools, fixtures, die components, or sample parts per customer’s request
  • Perform Punch Press set up duties as needed.

Qualifications
:

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 5 years completed Tool Room apprenticeship or equivalent experience
  • Experience in stamping set-up and DRAW work a plus
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures
  • Skilled in use of calipers, micrometers, height gages, and pin gages
  • Proficient in GD&T and advanced math skills
  • Proficient in the use of mills, grinders, drill presses, band saws and lathes
  • Must be able to effectively set up all types of stamping presses on the shop floor.
  • Must have own tools
  • Demonstrates a strong “team player” mentality
  • Strong analytic problem-solving skills
  • Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
  • Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
  • Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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