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Toolmaker

Eaton Manufacturing
Carol Stream, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

What you’ll do:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Fabricate, assemble, and maintain tools, dies and related accessories required to meet internal or customer requirements.

  • Provide input, as requested, to assist with die design and strip layout processes

  • Inspect all work to ensure specifications are met, utilizing appropriate measuring equipment.

  • Maintain all personal measuring equipment ensuring measuring accuracy.

  • Operate and maintain tool room equipment, including but not limited to surface grinders, mills, drill presses, and water grinders.

  • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

  • Maintain and log accurate information in Die log

  • Complete processes of troubleshooting, debugging, and qualifying stamping dies.

  • Perform preventative maintenance of dies and keep accurate records of PM activity

  • Provide on the job training to Tool & Die Apprentices, as requested.

  • Assess and document progress of apprentice performance on assigned jobs and progress though apprenticeship program

  • Comply with all company quality, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:- Education: High School Diploma or GED

  • 2 years of tool and die maker experience

**Preferred: **- Certified Journeyman Tool and Die Maker (Preferred)

Skills:

  • Computer Use/Math/Documentation

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work well with a team

  • Detail oriented and ability to prioritize

  • Dependable

  • Strong work ethic

  • Work ownership

  • Following Procedure

  • The duties of this job require the employee to stand for long periods of time

  • The employee is occasionally required to lift to 40 pounds.

  • Noise level in plant is moderate. Hearing protection is required in posted areas.

  • Safety Glasses and steel toed boots are required

  • Ability to comply with all safety protocols

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