Tool & Die Machinist
Qnity Electronics · Schaumburg, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Qnity Electronics (chemicals) in Schaumburg, IL. But not limited to forming tooling components machined with various equipment, including CNC and EDM, grinding, milling, lathe etc., assigned duties involved with building, debugging, analyzing, altering and correcting new tools in a time frame that fully.
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 22 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 61%
- ✓ CNC 43%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- ✓ Machining 39%
- 5S 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Qnity Electronics in Schaumburg
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Full description from Qnity ElectronicsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
key responsibilities
will be/what you’ll do:
- ◆Work from blueprints, sketches, concepts and verbal instructions to devise and build dies, jigs, fixture and tooling to meet requirements.
- ◆Assist with machining tooling components according to tooling drawing meeting quality and quantity objectives.
- ◆Verify part accuracy by using various precision measuring equipment and gauges.
- ◆Operates conventional tool room machinery and equipment and possesses an understanding of the basic operation and concepts of all CNC equipment. (WEDM, CNC Machining Centers, CNC Sinker, etc.).
- ◆Assist with performing first piece part inspection from tool tryouts and production and diagnose and correct tooling performance.
- ◆Observe all company rules and procedures including housekeeping, quality of work and safety. Read work orders, follows engineering drawings and/or receives verbal instructions regarding duties, and adhere to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.
Requirements:
- ✓High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
- ✓Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
- ✓Knowledge of tool room equipment is required, examples include: manual drill presses, manual milling machines, band saws, lathes, surface grinders, radius dressers, Conventional EDM equipment, heat treatment, and all precision equipment.
- ✓The ability to read engineering drawings, and comprehend simple work instructions is required
In addition, successful candidate must meet the following physical qualifications, with or without accommodation:
Willing and able to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required
Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 30 lbs on occasional basis.
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As a Tool & Die Machinist you will be responsible for, but not limited to forming tooling components machined with various equipment, including CNC and EDM, grinding, milling, lathe etc., assigned duties involved with building, debugging, analyzing, altering and correcting new tools in a time frame that fully satisfies established and expected lead times and production schedules with supervision.
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