Industrial Millwright - Die Repair
ilocatumSkokie, IL
yesterday
Industries
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceMachine ShopsAll Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing$28.00 to $32.00 per hour
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Industrial Millwright Skokie, IL$28.00 to $32.00 per hour
A respected metal fabrication operation is adding an Industrial Millwright to its tool room team, working directly alongside a long-tenured specialist who will provide direct, hands-on mentorship. The tool room is clean, organized, and climate-controlled. This role is well suited to a candidate with some mechanical foundation who is ready to learn dies, punches, and production tooling from an experienced hand.
Schedule: 1st Shift.
Compensation: $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, based on experience.
What You'll Do:
The Industrial Millwright learns and performs inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies, punches, and production tooling under direct mentorship, fabricating replacement components and tooling solutions using manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and drill presses. This includes reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints where available, and applying hands-on judgment for legacy tooling that has no existing prints.
The role uses precision measurement instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and height gauges to support tooling setup, alignment, and adjustments that maintain product quality and dimensions. The Industrial Millwright also assists production teams during changeovers, setups, and startups, maintains tooling inventory, keeps accurate records of repairs and modifications, and follows all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Mechanically inclined, with the aptitude and interest to learn manual machining and tool repair
Reliable and team-oriented, with a commitment to a clean, organized work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical or vocational training in machining or a related trade
Hands-on lathe and mill experience
Blueprint reading skills
Compensation and Benefits:
$28.00 to $32.00 per hour, based on experience
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Paid time off
Direct, structured mentorship from an experienced tool room specialist
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$28.00 to $32.00 per hour
Experience level
Mid
Location
Skokie, IL
Occupation
Millwrights
Industry
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Posted
yesterday
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