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Join the team that just does it!\nNN, Inc./Algonquin has been winning new jobs and we’re looking for a creative, innovative and forward-thinking individual to help maintain existing and build new progressive stamping dies.\nWith over 30 stamping machines in-house, you can fuel your passion and create wonders along with us!\nHere’s what we’re looking for:\nPOSITION SUMMARY: A certified Journeyman Tool Maker who uses intrinsic knowledge and die fabrication rules to guide the entire progressive die manufacturing and development process.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\n· Study and interpret specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.\n· Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.\n· Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly, using fixtures, surface plate, hand tools, and power tools.\n· Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages, sine bars, and gage blocks.\n· Confer with engineers, tool & die makers, production and / or quality personnel, or others to resolve die development and piece part problems.\n· Communicate with co-workers and manager to receive instructions and activities.\n· Lift machined parts manually or using hoist, and position and secure parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices such as vises, angle plates, V-blocks.\n· Examine new dies, tools, jigs & fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function.\n· Connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components to a die.\n· Fabricate components, fit and assemble new tooling.\n· Assist in establishing production readiness, including selection of periphery equipment, press set-up and piece part handling.\n· Communicate with all levels of the organization to ensure a timely, cost-effective outcome.\nTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5-years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, and completion of a formal apprenticeship.\n#INDNN\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $32.00 - $46.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you a certified journeyman toolmaker?\nHave you completed a formal apprenticeship program?\nExperience:\ntrade school/vocational education/work: 5 years (Required)\nAbility to Commute:\nAlgonquin, Illinois 60102 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Nn","rawCompany":"nn","city":"Algonquin","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:22:41.435Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4111.00","title":"Tool and Die Makers","slug":"tool-and-die-makers"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"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":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Tool & Die Maker/Developer","description":"TOOL & DIE MAKER/DEVELOPER\nWant to do cool things that matter? 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