ITW Shakeproof Industrial supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners totaling approximately $60M in revenue annually. Manufacturing/warehouse locations include Watertown, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Broadview, IL, and Iron Ridge, WI. We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers direct and through distribution channels in the industrial market. ITW Shakeproof Industrial drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage. ITW Shakeproof Industrial is an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Company. ITW is a Fortune Manufacturing Company with Multi-Billion Dollar revenue and fifty thousand employees worldwide. Known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. As a Tool and Die Maker, you will play a crucial role in developing tooling requirements based on production needs and providing component design direction and support for our current and potential projects. You'll be tasked with designing, reviewing, testing, and maintaining manufacturing processes, as well as investigating and resolving manufacturing-related issues. Additionally, you'll construct and alter a wide variety of jigs, fixtures, and gauges while sharing your knowledge with and training apprentices. **Key Responsibilities:** + Analyze and understand specifications and tolerances. + Set up and operate machine tools. + Study blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize end-products. + Work both independently and as part of a team, handling projects as necessary. + Construct and maintain dies and tooling, supporting other departments with Tool Room knowledge. + Setup and operate all conventional Tool Room equipment. + Repair and maintain complicated dies and construct new tooling. + Maintain inventory of production tooling in the tool-room. + Assist Manufacturing departments and Engineering with tool design and suggestions. + Implement quality improvement measures. + Ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain cleanliness. + High School Diploma or GED preferred. + Machine Tooling degree or certificate desired. + Minimum of five years of experience working with precision machining such as surface grinders, lathes, and arbor presses. + Proficient in basic reading, writing, and math including fractions and decimals. + Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and machinery. + Some computer skills (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Windows-based software). + Strong communication skills. + Ability to lift/pull up to forty (40) pounds. **Why ITW Shakeproof? Here are the TOP Reasons:** + **Work-life balance and Flexibility:** Just ask our employees! This is direct and consistent feedback from them! We understand that you have a life outside of work and we will support you to tend to personal needs, encourage you to take time to spend with family and friends, pursue hobbies, give back to the community, etc. + **Stability:** We celebrated our 100-year anniversary last year! We’ve been going strong since 1922 and show no signs of slowing down. We are part of ITW, a fortune 250 multinational manufacturing organization, with over 50,000 employees. With 7 segments, our products can be found almost everywhere! + **Committed to your Full Potential (Growth Opportunities):** We strive for everyone to own their careers and feel valued for the work they do. To help our employees reach their full potential, we provide the tools and resources to help them get where they want to go with their careers. We are focused on developing the next generation of Skilled Workers and Great ITW Leaders who will grow with us and thrive in our entrepreneurial culture. + **Top Pay:** We are committed to offering a compensation package that competes with the market and economy to assure stability at home. + **Stable Management:** Our team, vision, growth mindset, and open-door policy remain unwavering, ensuring long-term success for all. + **Benefits Galore:** We want our employees to live well and enjoy life. That’s why we offer a variety of benefits that support employees physically, mentally, and financially **–** Medical (3 options), dental, vision, 401(k), fertility and surrogacy benefits, parental leave, shift premiums, and more – we’ve got you covered! + **Education Matters:** We invest in your growth with training opportunities, technical apprenticeships, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships for your kids. + **Long-Term Teammates:** People are not only committed to our core values, but they also stick around – our average tenure is over 18 years! + **Safety First:** We prioritize your well-being, ensuring you go home as healthy as you came to work; plus, we listen, act, and reward for your safety suggestions! If you are ready to kick-start your career in metal fastener manufacturing and contribute to a company that values diversity and innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our dynamic team. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._ _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _ ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.