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3rd shift -Tooling / Die Room Assistant

Carol Stream, IL 60188

Posted: 08/27/2026 Job Number: 295490

Job Description

Tooling / Die Room Assistant – 3rd Shift
Advance Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Tooling / Die Room Assistant to support production operations at a manufacturing facility. This position plays an important role in keeping tooling, dies, print plates, and production materials organized and ready for use.
Position Details
Position: Tooling / Die Room Assistant
Shift: 3rd Shift – Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: $19.80/hour + $0.75/hour shift differential
Total Shift Rate: $20.55/hour
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday
Pre-Screen: Candidates will complete a phone screen before being considered for assignment.
Job Responsibilities

  • Assist production operators with tooling and materials as needed.

  • Pull cutting dies to the press and return them to the appropriate storage racks after use.

  • Inspect cutting dies for damage after production runs.

  • Inspect print plates for damage after production runs.

  • Pull mylars and other materials to the press as needed.

  • Complete banding and preparation of tooling for factory orders.

  • Assist with minor print plate repairs.

  • Read and follow instructions on factory tickets and print cards.

  • Maintain accurate cutting die and tooling inventory.

  • Update tooling and cutting die arrival/inventory records.

  • Assist with maintaining and organizing the Die Room and tooling areas.

  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the ink cage and related areas.

  • Place new buckets of ink into the ink cage as needed.

  • Report equipment, tooling, safety, quality, or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor immediately.

  • Assist with maintaining production flow and minimizing downtime.

  • Cross-train in other production-related duties as needed.

  • Follow all company safety, quality, housekeeping, and production procedures.
Qualifications & Skills

  • Ability to read and follow written instructions.

  • Ability to understand factory tickets and print cards.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify damaged tooling or materials.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with production team members.

  • Ability to stay organized and maintain accurate inventory.

  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work the assigned overnight schedule.

  • Manufacturing, warehouse, production, tooling, or die room experience is helpful but not required.

  • Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical & Work Environment

  • Position requires standing and walking for extended periods.

  • Frequent use of hands, reaching, handling, and moving materials.

  • May occasionally require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

  • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  • Work environment contains moving mechanical equipment and vibration.

  • Noise levels may be loud.

  • Facility is not temperature controlled and may be hot during the summer and cold during the winter.

  • Employees are expected to follow all safety and housekeeping requirements.

Advance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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