Tool & Die Maker

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Company: FIC America Corp.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Seeking a Tool and Die Maker to repair and maintain a wide variety of complex fixtures, tooling, gauges, dies, test stands, and specialized machine tools to maximize production performance.

Job Description

• Maintaining, repairing, improving, and preparing machine tools and dies, by welding; hand and surface grinding
• Lift, positioning, and securing machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using crane
• Performing routine preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning, sharpening, and replacement of worn parts
• Operating and testing machines, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to used shape parts to specified dimensions and finishes
• Using precision measuring instruments to verify parts for conformance with specifications
• File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts for proper fit / assembly
• Conducting test runs with completed tools or dies, and adjust as required
• Recommending methods and materials to be utilized for specific production operations
• Maintaining and update documentation, such as part samples, diagnoses, and daily logs in written and digital forms
• At FIC, safety is priority #1. Must comply with all governmental and company safety rules & regulations
• Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
• Maintaining and update documentation, such as part samples, diagnoses, and daily logs in written and digital forms

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Tool & Die
• Experience repairing and maintaining Progressive and Transfer Dies (Majority of dies will be Transfer)
• Knowledgeable on how to operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders and how to shape parts to specified dimensions and finishes
• High level competency in use of micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers
• Experience with safe operation of overhead Cranes & heavy loads
• Proficient in TIG and MIG Welding
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures & requirements
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIC’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities
• TMA Certification preferred

90% Company Paid Health Benefits!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short-term disability paid by employer
• Optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance
• 401k company match
• Vacation, holiday, and personal days paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994, we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.