Tool & Die Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: IL - Lincolnwood, IL 60712Salary Range: $30.00 - $36.00 HourlyTool & Die Maker / Toolmaker – Plastic Extrusion Tooling Do you enjoy building and repairing precision tooling rather than just running production parts?  Do you take pride in machining parts to tight tolerances and seeing your tooling perform in real production? Do you like troubleshooting tooling problems and working with engineering and production to improve performance? If so … then come join the Trim-Tex family! At Trim-Tex, Inc, Trim-Tex, a family-owned manufacturer of drywall solutions, located in Lincolnwood, IL, precision tooling drives everything we produce. We’re looking for a skilled Tool & Die Technician / Toolmaker who enjoys hands-on work, solving machining challenges, and building tooling that directly supports high-quality plastic extrusion products. What You’ll Do Build, repair, and maintain plastic extrusion dies and precision tooling. Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses. Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications. Machine metal components to tight tolerances and production standards. Inspect parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments. Troubleshoot tooling issues affecting extrusion flow, product quality, and dimensional accuracy. Assemble and test tooling to ensure proper fit and performance during production runs. Work closely with engineering and production teams to support continuous manufacturing operations.   Why Toolmakers Choose to Work Here Clean, Organized Shop Work in a professional tooling environment with well-maintained CNC and manual machines. Real Craftsmanship You’ll build tooling, diagnose and repair tooling issues, improve tooling performance, and work with engineering and production teams to solve real manufacturing challenges. Strong Team Environment Work alongside experienced machinists, engineers, and production teams who respect the trade and collaborate to solve problems. Growth & Stability Join a stable manufacturing company with opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career. QualificationsWhat You Bring At least 3 years’ experience in Tool & Die, machining, or precision manufacturing Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills Experience operating CNC and manual machining equipment Ability to troubleshoot and improve production tooling Attention to detail and pride in high-quality craftsmanship