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Precision Tooling Machining Specialist – CNC Lathe and Wire EDM

Klein Tools Manufacturing
Village, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026

Are you the person who can turn a blueprint into a flawless die repair?


If you thrive on tight tolerances, efficient setups, and tidy workspaces, this role is built for you.

Your challenge

  • Can you set up CNC milling machines quickly and accurately to hit first-article specs?
  • Can you program and run wire EDM to produce intricate geometries with consistent results?
  • Will you move confidently between CNC-controlled, manual, and automatic machines as production needs shift?
  • Do you know how to maintain and repair forging dies, trim dies, and fixtures to extend service life?
  • Will you keep tools and graphite stocked, labeled, and audit-ready?
  • Do you leave your area cleaner than you found it?
  • Are you ready to take on other tasks as directed by supervisors?

What it takes

  • Proven CNC setup and operation background.
  • Blueprint literacy and the ability to execute from sketches and special instructions.
  • Own, maintain, and bring the tools needed for the position.
  • Follow detailed written and verbal procedures accurately.

Tools of the trade

  • EDM Machine (Wire) (Fanuc)
  • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Doosan)

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