ESPO Corporation · 1 day ago
SENIOR TOOLMAKER - 25-00323
Lockport, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$38/hr - $48/hr
10+ years expESPO Corporation is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm established in 1965. They are seeking a Senior Toolmaker to clean, repair, assemble, optimize, and certify hot and cold runner Injection Mold tooling while ensuring projects meet customer quality requirements and are delivered on schedule.
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Responsibilities
Clean, repair, assemble, optimize, and certify hot and cold runner Injection Mold tooling. Will regularly work within tight tolerances of +/- .0002
Repair hot and cold runner molds by identifying and correcting problems. Analyze and troubleshoot molds, assess problems, and repair accordingly
Disassemble and reassemble all types of progressive dies and die cast molds for routine maintenance or repairs
Provide support to the production area by problem-solving and building tools
Process planning and documentation
Ensure projects meet customer quality requirements
Deliver projects on schedule
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years in tool room fabrication and assembly of complex molds, dies, and machine assemblies, with project management experience
Skilled in CNC machine tools, manual tool room processes, and current CAM practices
Strong understanding of mold/die design and properties of tool steels
Working knowledge and practical experience with hot and cold runner molds
Experience with Unigraphics CAD/CAM design and drafting modules
Proficient with mills, grinders, lathes, hone, ultrasonic cleaner, polisher, and plastic injection molds
Skilled in using scales, calipers, micrometers, comparators, indicators, micro-height, and toolmaker's microscope
Able to read procedures, work instructions, and interpret engineering graphics
Comfortable working with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and toolroom teams
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, frequent standing, and walking for up to 8 hours per day
Preferred
Wire EDM experience preferred
Mold Making Journeyman's card or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
401(k)
Premium Health Insurance
Dental
Disability
Direct Deposit
PTO time
Holiday Pay
Company
ESPO Corporation
ESPO Corporation is the midwest leader in technical staffing, business support, and engineering solutions since 1965.
51-200 employees
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2023-02-03
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