A1 Tool
Tool Maker/ Mold Maker
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$52,000 – $83,200 / year
Location:
Melrose Park, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
23 September 2026
What they need
A-1 Tool Corp. - is seeking a self-motivated individual for a full time position in our Tool Maker department. Excellent benefits include: 401(k), 100% paid family health/dental insurance, 12 paid holidays, and generous vacation.
Responsible for making and repairing tools, molds, and fixtures for injection molding machines in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. May work on manual machines.
Essential Functions:
- Receive instructions from engineering through viewer, blue print or piece print.
- Review checklist to evaluate procedures.
- Plan sequence of operations and perform one or more setups to accomplish required machining operations.
- Select, check, make or repair tools, molds, fixtures, work holdings, electrodes and to sharpen tools.
- Set up and operate various machinery including grinders, drills, mills, lathes and various hand tools.
- Check blueprint and mold specifications.
- Uses micrometer, calipers, and fixed or adjustable gauges as needed to insure mold builds and/or repairs meet specified tolerances.
- Check and inspect mold for damage.
- Use hand and hand power tools to disassemble mold for cleaning and repair.
- Wipe and cleans mold. Perform routine and complex repairs.
- Operate lift truck, overhead or jib crane, and related equipment to lift, move, and handle mold.
- Manage tooling deadlines while maintaining a sufficient supply of spare mold components
- Keep work area neat and orderly.
- Receive, understand and follow written and oral instruction.
- Complete all paperwork associated with position.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including attendance, safety and ISO.
- Other duties as assigned by management from time to time or on an ongoing basis.
Additional Benefits
- Healthy meals program
- Workout room
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
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