Tool & Die Maker III - 1st Shift
TE Connectivity, Grayslake, IL, United States
Tool & Die Maker III - 1st Shift
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, precision, and building things that matter. As a Tool Room Technician, you'll help build and maintain fixtures and stamping dies that support daily production. You'll work closely with experienced toolmakers in a clean, safety-focused shop environment.
Assist with building, repairing, and maintaining fixtures and stamping dies
Use manual machine tools such as mills, lathes, and surface grinders
Read and work from blueprints and technical drawings
Square up material and prepare components for tooling builds
Keep the tool room organized, clean, and safe
Follow all safety guidelines and standard procedures
Support other tool room activities as needed
Shift hours: 6 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday
What your background should look like:
High school diploma or GED
2+ years of experience working with fixtures, dies, or similar tooling
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently
Comfortable with basic shop math and measurements
Experience using air tools and power tools
CNC experience is a plus, but not required
Good communication and teamwork skills
Competencies:
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Shop-based environment with exposure to noise and dust
Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Compensation:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $55,200
$82,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits
Job Locations: 301 Ziegler Drive Grayslake, Illinois 60030 United States Posting City: Grayslake Job Country: United States Travel Required: None
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, precision, and building things that matter. As a Tool Room Technician, you'll help build and maintain fixtures and stamping dies that support daily production. You'll work closely with experienced toolmakers in a clean, safety-focused shop environment.
Assist with building, repairing, and maintaining fixtures and stamping dies
Use manual machine tools such as mills, lathes, and surface grinders
Read and work from blueprints and technical drawings
Square up material and prepare components for tooling builds
Keep the tool room organized, clean, and safe
Follow all safety guidelines and standard procedures
Support other tool room activities as needed
Shift hours: 6 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday
What your background should look like:
High school diploma or GED
2+ years of experience working with fixtures, dies, or similar tooling
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently
Comfortable with basic shop math and measurements
Experience using air tools and power tools
CNC experience is a plus, but not required
Good communication and teamwork skills
Competencies:
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Shop-based environment with exposure to noise and dust
Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Compensation:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $55,200
$82,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits
Job Locations: 301 Ziegler Drive Grayslake, Illinois 60030 United States Posting City: Grayslake Job Country: United States Travel Required: None