Toolmaker

Toolmaker - United States - 188494 - Koch

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Toolmaker

Location(s)

Lisle, Illinois

Company

Molex

Career Field

Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Job Number

188494

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Molex is seeking a Toolmaker to support precision manufacturing operations at our Lisle, Illinois facility. This role creates value by building, maintaining, troubleshooting tooling used in low volume proof of concept development in a fast-paced environment. The Toolmaker works closely with Manufacturing Engineers to develop tooling performance.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 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.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3+ years of Toolmaker or Tool & Die experience in a production environment.
• Experience supporting stamping, molding, or high-speed manufacturing operations.
• Experience with progressive dies, fixtures, and automation-related tooling.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

For this role, we anticipate paying $38.00-$45.00 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Molex's Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) is a global team that works together to deliver exceptional products to worldwide telecommunication and data center customers. CSBU is one of the most highly technically advanced business units within Molex. Our engineering teams are designing cutting edge solutions for high-speed, high-density products that maximize speed, signal integrity, and efficiency.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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