Tool and Die Maker jobs in Peoria, IL

Job Summary:

Performs duties related to designing, building, and maintaining machine fixtures used in various production departments and on various production equipment; this may include repair and/or upgrade of existing fixtures. Supports manufacturing processes and ensures quality parts are being produced.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets-up, operates, and adjusts manual and/or CNC equipment to build and maintain tools and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of raw materials to support the operations of the machine shop.
• Fits and assembles parts to make, repair, or modify tools and dies, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Inspects finished dies for completeness and defects.
• Conducts test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; adjust as necessary.
• Troubleshoots problems in the manufacturing process and provide input on solutions.
• Ensures equipment and tools are in good working order; maintains dies by performing preventive maintenance and/or repairs.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains a safe workstation/environment by complying with procedures, rules/regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Adheres to and supports 5S 1.
• Adheres to and supports the ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School or GED required; vocational school training or equivalent experience required.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for designing and fabricating new tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Ability to compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill to set up and operate conventional tool room machinery.
• Must be able to use precision measuring tools, operate manual lathes, mills, grinders and drills.
• Experience in using and/or programming semi-automated or automated tools and machines.
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and solve problems; for safety, performance, and productivity, must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience with CAD and welding robots is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Physically active position requiring medium to heavy work with consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Requires pushing and pulling up to 75 lbs.; requires exerting force.
• Requires being able to stand and walk for long periods of time; 98% of the shift, including overtime, requires standing and/or walking.
• To perform the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to, below or above shoulder level/overhead, lift, carry, push, pull and use hands and/or fingers to handle, grasp, manipulate, grip and use tools.
• Essential duties and responsibilities are typically performed while standing or while intermittently sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, bending, crouching or stooping; requires reaching, pushing, pulling, and gripping/grasping.
• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination; requires the ability to see and hear.
• Regular exposure to noise and vibration from pneumatic tools, moving machines, fumes, and occasionally airborne dust and particles.
• Regular exposure to seasonal temperature changes in the work environment.
• Requires steel/composite safety footwear that meets ANSI standards and safety eye protection at all times.
• Hearing protection required in specified areas.

The physical demands outlined in this job description must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@yetterco.com

If applying my mail, send application materials to:
Yetter Manufacturing
Attn: Human Resources
PO BOX 358
Colchester, IL 62326