Toolmaker
Job Description:
Toolmaker
Velocity Metalworks is a growing manufacturing company looking for a strong team member to join our family-like atmosphere. We offer a flexible work schedule, 401k match, paid holidays, PTO/Vacation, and insurance benefits. This is a 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday position, with overtime availability at our Belleville, IL location. The ideal candidate would come with 2-4 years’ experience in this trade, the ability to work with precision and accuracy and hold excellent attention to detail.
Job Responsibilities:
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints and schematics to create or modify tools and dies for various manufacturing processes
- Operate machine tools like lathes, mills, and grinders to produce high-quality components, (CNC experience is not required but would be a plus)
- Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of tooling
- Build new stamping dies from start to finish
- Inspect finished tools and equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Tryout, trouble shoot, and modify new tooling to meet customer part requirements
- Collaborate with design to meet tooling requirements
- Identify and implement solutions to improve efficiency and optimize manufacturing processes
Reports to: Director of Operations
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required
- 2-4 years of experience as a tool and die maker required
- Ability to build and maintain stamping dies with little supervision
- Ability to troubleshoot and find solutions
- Ability to work with precision and accuracy
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Excellent Attention to Detail
Pay Range: $30-$36 based on experience
Pay increase opportunities based on performance
