Tool Finisher – Temp to Hire
Bedford Park, IL
3rd shift – 10:00pm – 6:30am
Train on 1st shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Pay Rate: $21.75 to $24 per hour based on experience
Kelly has partnered with a manufacturing facility in Bedford Park, IL and is seeking a Tool Finisher to join their R&D Tool Shop team!
This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals looking to build a career in CNC machining, tooling, and advanced manufacturing. The Tool Finisher plays a key role in preparing, inspecting, and finishing precision tooling components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with company safety guidelines.
- Accurately track labor and project activities using shop work order and production tracking systems.
- Set up and operate micro-drill presses to drill precision ventilation holes and other tooling features.
- Perform finishing operations on machined tooling components using scrapers, stones, files, abrasives, emery cloths, die grinders, and related hand tools.
- Inspect tooling and machined components for surface finish, dimensional accuracy, contour conformity, and overall quality.
- Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify specifications.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD drawings, sketches, and work instructions.
- Assist with assembly, packaging, and shipment preparation of tooling and machined components.
- Identify and communicate quality concerns, process issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment to meet production and project deadlines.
- Support additional tooling, machining, and manufacturing activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing or machining.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with a high level of accuracy.
- Experience using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Basic math skills, including algebra and geometry.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules as business needs require.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in a machine shop, tool room, manufacturing, fabrication, or CNC environment.
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
- Exposure to CNC machining, tooling, mold making, die making, or metalworking operations.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career advancement opportunities
- Clean, modern manufacturing environment
- Hands-on training and professional development
- Stable industry-leading manufacturing organization
Interested? Apply today! Please use this link to schedule directly on my calendar https://calendly.com/dans465
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