Careers

The employee experience matters.
We put our people first.

Working at Trim-Tex is more than just a job — it’s a true career opportunity! We are continuing to grow and are always looking for great people to join the team. From various plant-operations positions on all three shifts to professional-level positions managing and supporting the business services, we offer a supportive, encouraging environment that is dedicated to building a great employee experience.

Why Work With Us?

From hire to retire, our continued dedication to the personal and professional development of our employees sets us apart within the industry. We focus relentlessly on delivering a great work experience for our employees – one that is unique, purposeful and fosters growth. We like to celebrate success and build lasting work relationships. We offer employees the opportunity to build meaningful careers and to prosper.

Tool & Die Maker / Toolmaker – Plastic Extrusion Tooling

• Do you enjoy building and repairing precision tooling rather than just running production parts?
• Do you take pride in machining parts to tight tolerances and seeing your tooling perform in real production?
• Do you like troubleshooting tooling problems and working with engineering and production to improve performance?

If so … then come join the Trim-Tex family!

At Trim-Tex, Inc, Trim-Tex, a family-owned manufacturer of drywall solutions, located in Lincolnwood, IL, precision tooling drives everything we produce. We’re looking for a skilled Tool & Die Technician / Toolmaker who enjoys hands-on work, solving machining challenges, and building tooling that directly supports high-quality plastic extrusion products.

What You’ll Do

• Build, repair, and maintain plastic extrusion dies and precision tooling.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Machine metal components to tight tolerances and production standards.
• Inspect parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues affecting extrusion flow, product quality, and dimensional accuracy.
• Assemble and test tooling to ensure proper fit and performance during production runs.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to support continuous manufacturing operations.

Why Toolmakers Choose to Work Here

• Clean, Organized Shop  
  • Work in a professional tooling environment with well-maintained CNC and manual machines.
• Real Craftsmanship
  • You’ll build tooling, diagnose and repair tooling issues, improve tooling performance, and work with engineering and production teams to solve real manufacturing challenges.
• Strong Team Environment
  • Work alongside experienced machinists, engineers, and production teams who respect the trade and collaborate to solve problems.
• Growth & Stability
  • Join a stable manufacturing company with opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career.

What You Bring

• At least 3 years’ experience in Tool & Die, machining, or precision manufacturing
• Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills
• Experience operating CNC and manual machining equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve production tooling
• Attention to detail and pride in high-quality craftsmanship

If interested in pursuing this opportunity, please send your resume to careers@trim-tex.com. For more information about Trim-Tex, please visit our website at www.trim-tex.com.