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TOOLMAKER 1st Shift

Fontana
Belvidere, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2026

 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits begin Day 1 
  • 13 Paid Holidays-including the week between Christmas and New Years
  • Quarterly Attendance and Plant Performance Bonus Programs 
  • 1st Shift Position

 

 

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief. 

Position Summary

The Toolmaker position, is able to operate the necessary tool room equipment for the purpose of making or reworking dies and tooling for headers or secondary equipment, with  no Supervision. This is a 1st Shift position. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Ability to operate all tool room equipment with no supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirements.  
  • Ability to read all manufacturing and tooling prints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances. 
  • Utilizes all tool room gaging equipment. 
  • Maintains safe and clean work area. 
  • Performs preventative maintenance when required.
  • Assists with training less experienced toolmakers.

Education, Skills & Abilities Required

  • 3-5 years tool making experience, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • HSD/GED or relevant experience. 

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

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