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Tool & Die Maker
Join Harger Lightning & Grounding, a leader in the lightning protection industry! We are looking for a skilled Tool & Die Maker in our Grayslake facility to create, troubleshoot, repair and maintain existing tooling.
Responsibilities
As a Tool & Die Maker you will build new tools, fixtures and jigs, sharpen and repair existing tooling. You will also set up and debug new tooling establishing material feed angles, pilot release angles and adjusting in die sensor timing.
Other responsibilities include:
- Set up and run a Haas VMC to machine tooling components and at times production parts
- Final assembly of new tooling and fixtures
- Debug and repair custom production assembly machines
- Maintain toolroom equipment, including cleaning and refilling coolant tanks, keeping oil levels up and wiping down machines.
- Sweeping and mopping the area
Education, Experience and Preferred Skills
A high school diploma is required for this position. 5 years as a tool and Die Maker repairing and maintaining tooling. 3+ years setting up and operating VMCs to produce close tolerance one off parts in a toolroom environment. Must own your own typical machinist tools, mics, depth mics, calipers, grinding vises, etc.
Required skills include:
- Ability to surface grind cutting punches, form punches and die details within less than .0005 tolerance
- Ability to maintain timing of tooling when sharpening
- Proficiency in operating a comparator
- Ability to dress Radii via a Clearview radius dresser
- Have a clear understanding of indie sensors and die timing
Preferred Knowledge/willing to train the right person:
- TMA certification
- Proficient in Solidworks, Camworks, Autocad and Excel or similar programs
- Mitsubishi wire EDM set-up and programming via Camworks
- Deep draw tooling experience is a plus
- Links press control operation and set up
If you are an energetic, critical thinker that generally cares about co-workers, then this job might just be for you! In return, we offer an extensive benefits package, including 401(k) and employer match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, fitness center reimbursement and educational assistance.
This may be the perfect fit...APPLY NOW!
Harger Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. Harger Inc. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
