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Tool Designer

Actalent
Machesney Park, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Designer position at Actalent?

This role is a 1-2 year contract position with the potential to become permanent, although there are no guarantees.

Responsibilities

  • Design cutting tools, assembly tools, work holding fixtures, and functional gauges.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for manufacturing and assembly areas.
  • Implement ideas to improve setup times and reduce fixture costs.
  • Ensure foolproof loading of parts.
  • Design for producibility and cost efficiency.

Essential Skills

  • 5 years of experience in tool design.
  • Proficiency in CAD, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
  • Experience with Creo preferred, but any 3D CAD is acceptable.
  • Strong understanding of design for automation or machining.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Machesney Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Machesney Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $55

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