Tool & Die Design Engineer

Job Description

Our client, a manufacturer located in the Harwood Heights area, seeks a Senior Tool and Die Maker/Designer who will apply knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining and assembly procedures. This is a 1st shift opportunity. This position offers medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with engineers, team leaders, and operators to determine tooling need. Independently develops conceptual tool design when engineering tool design is not available. Adapts existing designs to new conditions and requirements when necessary.

Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines required to fabricate tools and fixtures.

Creates new tool and fixture designs for applications where tool engineering support is not available.

Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.

Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, and grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.

Lifts machined parts and manually and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.

Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces using scrapers, abrasive stones and power grinders. Fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms using hand tools.

Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances using measuring instruments such as dial indicators, gage blocks, thickness gages, and micrometer.

Heat treats tools or parts.

Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and fixtures. Recommends design modifications regarding construction and fixed tools.

Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience

Completion of Tool & Die Apprenticeship program or an Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as plane geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Company Description

Away Staffing Services is a growing agency that provides permanent manufacturing jobs in the Chicagoland area. We specialize in placing skilled and unskilled workers on the production floors and in the offices of manufacturing companies. We ensure compliance by conducting workplace walkthroughs, criminal background checks, drug tests, and work authorization using E-Verify. We are committed to creating mutually beneficial employment relationships by providing workers with safe working environments and fair wages, and enabling businesses to gain a competitive edge with dedicated, reliable staff.

Full-time