Tool & Die Technician

About the role

Trim-Tex, a family-owned manufacturer of drywall solutions, is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Technician / Toolmaker for their precision tooling department in Lincolnwood, IL.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.