Tool Room Machinist

The Impact You'll Make

We have an immediate opportunity for a 2nd or 3rd Shift Toolroom Machinist ​to join us at our diverse team in Freeport, IL. The Toolroom Machinist performs any tool grinding operations necessary to prepare and maintain tooling for use in manufacturing operations. Wage range for toolroom machinist is $26.90 - $29.30.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities.    

What You’ll Be Doing

• Works from tooling specifications, sketches, and personal observations in evaluating work that needs to be done.
• Performance requires extensive knowledge of tooling practices, machine application, and precision measurement instruments.
• Is qualified to troubleshoot tooling difficulties and to replace or adjust standard tooling as necessary.
• Performs all welding and brazing operations on various production tools.
• Instructs the tool grinder and receives training from facilitators and other classifications regarding the above and related duties. 

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and 1-3 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.