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Tool Maker

ATALNT LLC
Franklin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026
Job Title: Tool Maker ALocation: Franklin Park, IL 60131Pay: $36.83/hrEmployment Type: Full-TimeShift: 1st Shift (5 AM - 1 PM CST), Mon-Fri, Saturday Shifts (Occassional), OTJob DescriptionThe Tool Maker will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts, and fixtures involving difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Maker will work from prints, sketches, computer-aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals, and instructions. Duties include but are not limited to:Job Duties:Plan and layout job assignments, determine the sequence of machining operations, calculate shrinkage and expansion allowances, and program operations, as necessary.Perform machine operations requiring unusual and difficult setups, and methods to maintain very close tolerances and fits, including heat treating, drawing, tempering and bench work involving filing, scraping, grinding, lapping, fitting, indexing, timing, assembly and adjusting to insure satisfactory operation.Perform tool trouble shooting duties as assigned.Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct problems, and make recommendations on tool modifications and methods required.Set up, program and operate EDM equipment, as well as a variety of complex CNC machine tools.Report design errors, mark up changes on drawings and refer to Engineering Department.Assist in training and instructing lower graded tool makers.Work with the Engineering Department and production employees to work out tooling and prototype refinements as necessary.Develop engineering models working from sketches, instructions and piece part drawings involving making design modifications.Use a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, and video microscope, optical comparators, heat treating furnaces and hand tools.Follow safety rules and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition.Perform other related duties as assigned.RequirementsMinimum 4 years of manual machining experienceExperience with manual milling, including facing, boring, drilling, and tappingExperience with manual lathes, including turning, boring, and single point threadingExperience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gauge, and optical comparatorSkilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry and other basic math skillsAbility to pass Tool Maker A written and physical testHigh school diploma or equivalentBenefitsBasic Accident InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceShort-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate Services

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