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Tool Room Tech

Thunderbird Molding
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Tool Room Technician Position Overview

The tool room technician will have experience working in a tool room environment assisting with duties in the tool room. Working with the mold maker in the assembly of molds, conducting PM’s and repairs as needed.

Tool Room Technician Essential Functions

  • Responsible for all mold PM and molds being stored back on rack.
  • Learn to inspect shutoffs and all moveable parts for wear.
  • Replaces worn parts and or gives to lead tool maker for repair.
  • Sets up and operates machines for minor repairs.
  • Learn process of TIG welding, through guidance of lead tool makers.
  • Reads blueprints and uses all tool room gauges for inspection of parts.
  • Grinds and polish mold surfaces with proper equipment.
  • Assist on minor repairs as needed.
  • Learn to operate EDM and CNC equipment to complete repairs.
  • Individual will familiarize oneself with SolidWorks and other CAD Cam programs.
  • Works overtime as needed.
  • Trouble shoot mold hydraulic problems.
  • Keeps good Housekeeping.
  • Responsible for maintaining the new PM program.
  • Maintains above average attendance.

Tool Room Technician Required Experience

  • 5 years minimum tool room experience.
  • Grinding and tool repair proficiency.
  • Must possess the ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, manuals, etc. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to effectively present information to others, such as management and staff, and communicate effectively in a team atmosphere.
  • Mathematical skills a must. (Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals).
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw rapid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret mathematical and graphical data.
  • Work with abstract and variables to draw conclusions.
  • Ability to handle multiple variables at once to aid in problem solving.

Tool Room Technician Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
  • Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
  • Ability to use hand tools.
  • Ability to read applicable instructions.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching program.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.

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