Toolroom Toolmaker

Company Description

ITW Drawform & Sexton is a $200M USD Division within Illinois Tool Works’ Automotive Segment.  It has an excellent reputation for delivering top results and exceeding customer expectations within the deep draw and aerosol can industries. Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling over $14 billion annually. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. For more information, visit both www.itw.com and www.itwdrawform.com

Job Description

Position Objective: 

To build or repair all types, sizes and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.  Assemble and try out complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
• Heat treats and welds parts as required.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining.
• Performs hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.  Uses hand tools of the trade.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools, and other dies. 
• Assist in training of Apprentice Toolmakers.
• May assist Machinists and Production Toolmakers in transfer press work.
• May work with product designers providing input to manufacturing capability on newly formed products.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain clean and organized work area
• Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift approximately 40-60 pounds on a regular basis.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Journeyman status preferred.
• Experience with CNC mill, wire, sinker, lathe preferred.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.