Tool Room Technician

Xyant Technology, established in 1995, is a premier federal systems integrator that provides technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, scientific support and management consulting.  AWARDS  Winner of Nationwide Best of the Best Small Business Award from Federal Aviation  Please send your updated resume to vinoth.xyant@gmail. com or apply online. Job Title: Tool Room Technician Location: Franklin Park, IL (Onsite) Duration: Full Time / Direct Hire Direct Client Need Position Summary: - Responsible for the daily repair, maintenance, and modification of progressive dies according to design specs and customer requirements. - This role ensures smooth plant operations by troubleshooting press and die issues, machining replacement components, and safely operating tool room machinery.Responsibilities: - Build and repair progressive dies following strict design and blueprint guidelines. - Modify existing tooling to adapt to changing customer requests and engineering requirements. - Troubleshoot and diagnose complex press and die performance issues on the floor. - Execute tooling changeovers efficiently across multi-part production tooling systems. - Operate machine tools including drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines to fabricate components. - Conduct test runs on completed tools and dies to check for smoothness, defects, and contours. - Maintain safety standards while working near moving parts in a loud, industrial environment. - Comprehensive understanding of proper die-build procedures, punch press equipment, and metal forming processes. - Proficient in using precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers, alongside standard tool room machinery. - Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, CAD drawings, and procedural manuals. - Strong grasp of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, and decimals for precise measurements. - High school diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience preferred, or a TMA certificate. - Physical Demands: Capacity to stand, walk, climb, and occasionally lift or move more than 80 pounds. Please send your updated resume to vinoth.xyant@gmail. com or apply online.