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Overview

The Tool & Die Maker position at Howmet Aerospace Inc. involves the mechanical construction of molds and dies using standard stamping die making techniques. The company is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the mechanical construction of molds and dies.
  • Lead and monitor multiple tooling projects concurrently.
  • Interpret part and tool blueprints to design and determine die making plans.
  • Perform operations within very close tolerances.
  • Possess own tools and toolbox.
  • Work effectively with all levels of the cross-functional manufacturing team.
  • Safely operate standard tool and die equipment including mill, lathe, grinder, EDM wire/drill, and measurement tools.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution.
  • Five or more years of experience in tool making or mold making.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Ability to effectively work and communicate as part of a die making team.
  • Functional knowledge of Math and Trigonometry.
  • Thorough knowledge of hydraulic press forming processes.

Additional Information

  • Requires wearing PPE (personal protection equipment) and following safety precautions.
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How this job compares in Skokie, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting sits about 13% above the $31/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois — toward the top of a $25–$38/hr middle band drawn from 243 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 64% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Skokie, IL

Skokie, IL currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 349 other active welding openings from 257 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Skokie, or widen the search to Illinois.

Howmet Aerospace currently has 2 other openings live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (16), Gerber Collision & Glass (7), and Ingersoll Rand (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $36/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Melrose Park at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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