Tool Room Technician
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25.00 - $30.00 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Broadview, IL Broadview, Illinois open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Tool Room Technician
Overview
Summit Staffing is seeking an experienced Tool Room Technician to support a precision manufacturing operation serving the aviation industry. This position is ideal for a skilled Tool & Die professional who enjoys problem-solving, precision machining, and working closely with production and management teams to improve efficiency and quality. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing stamping dies, creating new dies from scratch, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
Job Details
- Location: Maywood, Illinois
- Type: Contract-to-hire
- Pay Range: $25.00 – $30.00/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot existing stamping dies to ensure optimal production performance.
- Design, build, and modify stamping dies for small precision components.
- Operate tool room equipment including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and other precision machining equipment.
- Sharpen and maintain drills, cutting tools, dies, and other tooling components.
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Support production teams by providing tooling solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Ensure tooling and dies meet company quality standards and production requirements.
- Maintain organized work areas and follow all safety procedures.
- Collaborate closely with management and production personnel to identify and implement creative manufacturing solutions.
- Demonstrate accountability, integrity, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and management.
Skills & Experience
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting stamping dies.
- Ability to create and build dies from scratch.
- Strong understanding of precision machining and tooling practices.
- Experience operating lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and related tool room equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of metal stamping processes and tooling applications.
- Background supporting high-volume production operations.
Work Environment
- Positions available on 1st shift.
- Manufacturing facility producing precision components for the aviation industry.
- Frequent use of machine shop and tool room equipment.
- Hands-on role requiring precision measurements, machining, and tool maintenance.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Required use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear as needed.
Why Join Summit Staffing?
At Summit Staffing, we connect hardworking individuals with leading employers across logistics, manufacturing, and distribution. This position offers a long-term opportunity to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where your accuracy and problem-solving skills make a direct impact.
Benefits
Eligible Summit employees may receive access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contributions
- Accident and critical illness coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
About Summit Staffing
Summit Staffing has been a trusted partner to job seekers and employers throughout the Midwest since 1986. We specialize in light industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing staffing, matching talented individuals with opportunities that fit their goals and experience. Our success is built on personal relationships, integrity, and a commitment to helping people succeed because when our associates thrive, our clients do too.
Summit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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