Toolmaker

itw· 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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📍 Lexington - 40511Full time

About this role

Job Description:

  • Follow all established safety, health and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices
  • Performs assignments ranging from the use of ordinary tool room operations to work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances
  • Plans construction procedures and methods; including but not limited to; selecting the proper materials, compute dimensions and plan layout, machining, and assembly operations.
  • Identifies and corrects problems in complicated dies and tools
  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring and inspection devices such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, micrometers and eye loupes
  • Set-up and operate machine tools such as lathe, vertical milling machine, surface and jig grinders, as well as some specialty grinders, to machine parts and tooling to tolerances of within .0002 and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications
  • Heat treats various tool steels to the required hardness specification
  • Examine standard or previously used tools or dies and use proper judgment in evaluating the need for modifications or replacements to be made
  • Calculate all punch and die clearances as well as all tooling dimensions
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards
  • All other duties as assigned by manager

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

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This Toolmaker role at itw is based in Lexington - 40511. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Toolmaker role at itw full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Toolmaker role in the 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc. department at itw.
Which team or department does the Toolmaker at itw belong to?
This Toolmaker position is part of the 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc. department at itw. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Toolmaker job at itw posted?
This Toolmaker position at itw was posted on Sep 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.

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