Assistant Toolmaker Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Eaton's IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Toolmaker - 2nd Shift.
The hourly rate for this position is $35-$45 + $1.50 shift differential per hour.
This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you'll do:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and maintain tools, dies and related accessories required to meet internal or customer requirements.
• Provide input, as requested, to assist with die design and strip layout processes
• Inspect all work to ensure specifications are met, utilizing appropriate measuring equipment.
• Maintain all personal measuring equipment ensuring measuring accuracy.
• Operate and maintain tool room equipment, including but not limited to surface grinders, mills, drill presses, and water grinders.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Maintain and log accurate information in Die log
• Complete processes of troubleshooting, debugging, and qualifying stamping dies.
• Perform preventative maintenance of dies and keep accurate records of PM activity
• Provide on the job training to Tool & Die Apprentices, as requested.
• Assess and document progress of apprentice performance on assigned jobs and progress though apprenticeship program
• Comply with all company quality, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of tool and die maker experience

Preferred:

• Certified Journeyman Tool and Die Maker (Preferred)

Skills:

• Computer Use/Math/Documentation
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team

• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize

• Dependable
• Strong work ethic
• Work ownership
• Following Procedure

Physical Demands/work environment: The physical/work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The duties of this job require the employee to stand for long periods of time
• The employee is occasionally required to lift to 40 pounds.
• Noise level in plant is moderate. Hearing protection is required in posted areas.
• Safety Glasses and steel toed boots are required
• Ability to comply with all safety protocols

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
#IND123
#IND456