3rd shift -Tooling / Die Room Assistant

Advance Services, Inc.

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.