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Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

Toolmaker

Precision Machining & ToolmakingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeLexington, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to follow established safety, health, company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
  • Ability to perform ordinary tool room operations and work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances.
  • Ability to plan construction procedures and methods, including selecting materials, computing dimensions, planning layouts, and carrying out machining and assembly operations.
  • Ability to identify and correct problems in complicated dies and tools.
  • Ability to verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, micrometers, and eye loupes.
  • Ability to set up and operate lathes, vertical milling machines, surface and jig grinders, and specialty grinders, machining parts and tooling to tolerances within .0002 and verifying that machined parts conform to specifications.
  • Ability to heat-treat tool steels to required hardness specifications.
  • Ability to evaluate standard or previously used tools and dies and determine whether modifications or replacements are needed.
  • Ability to calculate punch and die clearances and tooling dimensions.

Responsibilities

  • Follow established safety, health, company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
  • Perform tool room operations and precision work involving close tolerances.
  • Plan construction procedures and methods, including material selection, dimension calculations, layout, machining, and assembly.
  • Identify and correct problems in complicated dies and tools.
  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring and inspection devices.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to machine parts and tooling to specified tolerances and verify conformance to specifications.
  • Heat-treat tool steels to required hardness specifications.
  • Examine standard or previously used tools and dies and evaluate the need for modifications or replacement.
  • Calculate punch and die clearances and tooling dimensions.
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

About the Company

Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

ITW is a global manufacturer with a diversified portfolio of industrial products across seven segments, including automotive components, food equipment, welding systems, and construction tools. Its products are engineered and produced for OEMs and industrial customers, combining specialized components to meet the needs of large buyers. The company stands out through its multi-segment reach, large global footprint, and a business model that prioritizes the top 20% of customers to drive profitability and operational excellence. ITW aims for steady profitability and efficient operations by delivering reliable, value-added solutions across multiple industries.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Glenview, IL
Founded
1912

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