Eyelet Journeyman Toolmaker

Trans-Matic Mfg Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans-Matic in Holland, MI is seeking a skilled Eyelet Journeyman Toolmaker to troubleshoot and maintain production presses, develop tooling, and support new tooling development. You will work with tool and die makers and cross-functional teams to maximize press efficiency and part quality.

The role requires a Journeyman Eyelet Tool & Die Maker card (or equivalent), experience in metal-forming manufacturing, SPC knowledge, and strong mechanical and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman's card as an Eyelet Tool & Die Maker or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a metal-forming manufacturing environment is required.
• Education and hands-on experience with SPC and statistical problem solving.
• Strong mechanical, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production presses to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
• Set up jobs and production tooling to meet quality and performance standards.
• Develop, maintain, and improve tooling and production press equipment.
• Maintain tool books, process documentation, and required paperwork.
• Monitor and improve part quality through hands-on problem solving.
• Identify tooling and equipment issues and communicate them to the team.
• Assist with machine preventive maintenance and address maintenance concerns.
• Maintain tooling and equipment per Trans‑Matic standards.
• Support development of new tooling and prototypes as needed.
• Work to reduce setup times and improve overall press efficiency.
• Promote safety, cleanliness and good housekeeping.

Skills

Journeyman Eyelet Tool Die Maker

SPC and statistical problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hi-lo forklift

Job description

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Full Time Hourly Technical Holland, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1167

Build the Tools. Solve the Problems. Keep Production Moving.

Are you a skilled Eyelet Journeyman Toolmaker who takes pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping production running at its best?

At Trans-Matic, you’ll play a critical hands‑on role in developing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving tooling and production press equipment. You’ll work alongside other experienced tool and die makers and cross-functional teams to maximize press efficiency, protect part quality, and continuously improve our processes.

What You’ll Do

Troubleshoot production presses to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Set up jobs and production tooling to meet established quality and performance standards.

Develop, maintain, and improve tooling and production press equipment.

Maintain tool books, process documentation, and required paperwork.

Monitor and improve part quality through hands‑on problem solving.

Identify tooling and equipment issues and communicate them effectively to the appropriate work team or team leader.

Assist with machine preventive maintenance and identify maintenance concerns before they become production problems.

Maintain tooling and equipment in accordance with Trans-Matic standards.

Support the development of new tooling and prototypes as needed.

Work aggressively toward reducing setup times and improving overall press efficiency.

Promote a culture of safety, cleanliness, and good housekeeping.

Collaborate with other departments and tool and die makers to solve problems and achieve production goals.

Be a dependable, engaged team member who contributes ideas and expertise.

What You Bring

Required

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Journeyman’s card as an Eyelet Tool & Die Maker, or equivalent experience.

Experience in a metal-forming manufacturing environment.

Education and hands‑on experience withStatistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical problem solving.

Strong mechanical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred

Knowledge of GD&T symbols.

Ability to operate a hi-lo/forklift.

Why This Role Matters

This isn’t a role where you simply maintain equipment and punch a clock. Your experience directly impacts production, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

You’ll have the opportunity to put your expertise to work every day—solving real manufacturing challenges, improving processes, supporting new tooling development, and helping a skilled team achieve high standards.

Bring your craftsmanship. Bring your problem-solving mindset. Help us keep production moving.