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Determines if part can be produced within given tolerances.\nApplies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, machining processes, assembly procedures, and previous lessons learned, in both the design process as well as the debug process.\nCalculates estimated stamping material usage, specifies appropriate tooling and support equipment required to produce part to print.\nProduces complete and efficient drawings, prints and instructions that can be easily read and readily understood by our experienced tooling teams.\nCompletes revisions for existing tooling, relevant prints and instructions for production tooling per tool room development.\nPerforms engineering changes per internal and external customer request and requirements.\nUpdates files for any changes or alterations that were performed in the build process or process development.\nRequirements and Special Skills\nJourneyman's Certificate for Tool & Die\nSkilled candidates must have a progressive stamping die background and understand all machining processes and skills, as well as the tool design, build and debug process.\nGD&T understanding and prior training for such are key to the position and part of the analytical and planning skills required for part review and tooling design.\nDesign experience in Solidworks using partner programs such as Logopress is a primary requirement. 2D design and file manipulation and experience needed a small percentage of the time (Autocad, Diemaker or other similar software).\nA candidate with journeyman status that has grown to this position by building on his tool and die bench skills is preferred and required.\nMost work is very tight tolerance with most products ranging in the .004” thick to .032” thick range.\nAdditional stamping tooling design will range up to .125” thick product to be stamped.\nThe ideal candidate is a creative team player and will be able to think strategically and collaborate with others and own the creation of the tooling process from inception to production.\nCandidates must forward CAD designs and drawings for review of skill evaluation.\nHours and Salary\nFirst shift\nStarting hourly rate $39, DOE\nPay: From $39.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nBereavement leave\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Kenmodetool","rawCompany":"kenmodetool","city":"Algonquin","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T15:42:17.864Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4111.00","title":"Tool and Die Makers","slug":"tool-and-die-makers"},{"code":"17-3013.00","title":"Mechanical Drafters","slug":"mechanical-drafters"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"333514","title":"Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing","slug":"special-die-and-tool-die-set-jig-and-fixture-manufacturing"},{"code":"332119","title":"Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)","slug":"metal-crown-closure-and-other-metal-stamping-except-automotive"},{"code":"336370","title":"Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping","slug":"motor-vehicle-metal-stamping"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Tooling Designer","description":"Position Summary\nWe are looking for the right candidate for our New Tooling & Technology Center.\nThis individual will be part of a team tackling stamping tooling design, build, debug and production support.\nAnalyzes internal and external customer specifications and standards, piece part prints, 3D CAD data, and collaborates with team members, to design tools, fixtures and gauges in order to manufacture parts per specifications within required timeframe. Determines if part can be produced within given tolerances.\nApplies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, machining processes, assembly procedures, and previous lessons learned, in both the design process as well as the debug process.\nCalculates estimated stamping material usage, specifies appropriate tooling and support equipment required to produce part to print.\nProduces complete and efficient drawings, prints and instructions that can be easily read and readily understood by our experienced tooling teams.\nCompletes revisions for existing tooling, relevant prints and instructions for production tooling per tool room development.\nPerforms engineering changes per internal and external customer request and requirements.\nUpdates files for any changes or alterations that were performed in the build process or process development.\nRequirements and Special Skills\nJourneyman's Certificate for Tool & Die\nSkilled candidates must have a progressive stamping die background and understand all machining processes and skills, as well as the tool design, build and debug process.\nGD&T understanding and prior training for such are key to the position and part of the analytical and planning skills required for part review and tooling design.\nDesign experience in Solidworks using partner programs such as Logopress is a primary requirement. 2D design and file manipulation and experience needed a small percentage of the time (Autocad, Diemaker or other similar software).\nA candidate with journeyman status that has grown to this position by building on his tool and die bench skills is preferred and required.\nMost work is very tight tolerance with most products ranging in the .004” thick to .032” thick range.\nAdditional stamping tooling design will range up to .125” thick product to be stamped.\nThe ideal candidate is a creative team player and will be able to think strategically and collaborate with others and own the creation of the tooling process from inception to production.\nCandidates must forward CAD designs and drawings for review of skill evaluation.\nHours and Salary\nFirst shift\nStarting hourly rate $39, DOE\nPay: From $39.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nBereavement leave\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-18T15:42:17.864Z","dateModified":"2026-07-18T15:42:17.864Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kenmodetool","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Algonquin","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"22f60bb88fa8e8ae62bf38bd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/22f60bb88fa8e8ae62bf38bd"}}