Overview
Molex is seeking a Toolmaker to support precision manufacturing operations at their Lisle, Illinois facility. This role involves building, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling for low volume proof of concept development in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Build, modify, repair, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, jigs, fixtures.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues to support rapid development to ensure quality output.
- Perform tool changeovers, setups, and adjustments as needed to support development.
- Inspect tooling using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.).
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and CAD models.
- Operate toolroom equipment including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and other precision manual machinery.
- Collaborate with engineers and operators on tool improvements and root-cause problem solving.
- Follow all safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Tool & Die or Toolmaker apprenticeship OR equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of precision machining and surface grinding.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- Experience working on tight tolerance details.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and stand for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO