Elite Tool & Die Maker — Precision CNC & CAD/CAM

the-pivot-group-careers; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Muskegon, MI is actively building a network of skilled Tool and Die Makers for partner manufacturers in West Michigan. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining dies, jigs, and fixtures for metal stamping and forming, with an emphasis on precision and efficiency.

Candidates bring 5+ years of experience with manual and CNC machines, solid GD&T knowledge, blueprint interpretation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling issues.

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship completed; strong foundation in tool and die making.
• Reading blueprints, schematics, and 3D models to define tooling specs.
• Proficient in GD&T and precision measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and build dies, jigs, and fixtures for metal stamping and forming.
• Repair and maintain tooling to sustain production efficiency.
• Operate lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Interpret blueprints and models to determine tooling specs.
• Troubleshoot complex tooling issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics reading

GD&T knowledge

Troubleshooting tooling issues

Collaboration with engineers

Precision measurement

Education

Formal apprenticeship in Tool and Die Making

Tools

CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, Mastercam)

CNC programming & operation

CMM/metrology equipment

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Muskegon, MI is actively building a network of skilled Tool and Die Makers for partner manufacturers in West Michigan. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining dies, jigs, and fixtures for metal stamping and forming, with an emphasis on precision and efficiency.

Candidates bring 5+ years of experience with manual and CNC machines, solid GD&T knowledge, blueprint interpretation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling issues.