Manufacturing Tool Room

Job Description

Manufacturing Tool Room

5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

IL180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU 2:00pm - 11:30pm
FRI 2:00pm - 6:00pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Tool Room-Carbide Die Finisher/Tool Crib Machinist, you will be responsible for making, altering and repairing a wide range of carbide dies and integrated parts generally for use on heading machines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

o Planning and performing a variety of roughing out, boring, facing, turning, lapping, finishing and grinding operations to make, alter and repair a wide range of carbide dies and integrated parts generally for use on heading machines

o Fabricating special tools for the Research and Development department occasionally

o Setting up and operating bench lathe for precise and difficult machining using diamond, diamond dust and paste or other abrasive materials

o Selecting, installing and adjusting tool compounds and tail stock and making necessary brass arbors and laps

o Checking work with fixed and adjustable measuring instruments to maintain very close tolerances and making necessary adjustments to ensure conformance with specifications

o Instructing and/or assisting employees and other operators as needed

o Following all safety rules and regulations

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work

o Prior experience working with machinery and tooling

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite

o Demonstrate an excellent safety record

o Read and interpret written instructions

o Demonstrate basic math skills including decimals and fractions

o Desire to continuously improve manufacturing processes

o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

o Work independently as well as in a team environment

o Demonstrate strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills

o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

o Demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o Prior experience working with carbide

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.