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Tool Maker

Danfoss
Danfoss Salary
Freeport, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss in Freeport, IL is seeking a Tool Maker for 1st shift. The Tool Maker will set up and operate a variety of machines to perform complex machining operations requiring close tolerances. This role involves machining tasks necessary to prepare tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machine repair parts for manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Read and interpret complex engineering drawings or 3D CAD models.
  • Set up and operate machines such as lathes, grinders, and CNC mills.
  • Construct specialized items including jigs, fixtures, metal stamps (dies), and injection molds.
  • Test and measure finished components using precision instruments like micrometers or laser trackers.
  • Repair, clean, and conduct routine maintenance on factory equipment.

What We're Looking For
  • High School Diploma/GED. 3-5 years’ toolroom experience desired and/or Tool & Die Apprenticeship/Journeyman’s card highly desired.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

What You'll Get From Us
  • We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  • You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  • We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  • You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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