Journeyman Tool & Die Maker - 2nd/3rd Shift, Dies

Scherdel Gmbh; Muskegon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision & dental coverage

HSA contributions

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Bonuses

Job summary

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. in Muskegon, MI seeks a skilled Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to maintain, repair, and build stamping dies with precision. Read blueprints, operate CNC and conventional tools, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances while documenting maintenance records.

The role requires 3–5 years tool room experience and journeyman certification or equivalent. Shift options on 2nd and 3rd, with attractive benefits and long-term career opportunities at SCHERDEL.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool and Die certification or equivalent experience required.
• 3 to 5 years of tool room experience preferred.
• Tool and Die stamping experience preferred.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and written/verbal instructions to build and repair stamping dies.
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders) to produce precision parts.
• Shape, fit, and finish parts to prescribed dimensions, tolerances, and surface requirements.
• Inspect and verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision measuring instruments.
• Conduct test runs with tools/dies and adjust as necessary to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Maintain, clean, and repair stamping dies, applying preventive maintenance practices.
• Accurately complete tooling and maintenance records to ensure traceable documentation.
• Work independently with strong attention to detail and flexibility for overtime as needed.
• Apply metric measurements and convert between metric and standard units during machining and inspection.
• Collaborate with the Toolroom Supervisor and team members on additional projects and process improvements.
• Works according to Scherdel's quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Overtime availability

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman Tool and Die certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Grinders

CNC tooling

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. in Muskegon, MI seeks a skilled Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to maintain, repair, and build stamping dies with precision. Read blueprints, operate CNC and conventional tools, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances while documenting maintenance records.

The role requires 3–5 years tool room experience and journeyman certification or equivalent. Shift options on 2nd and 3rd, with attractive benefits and long-term career opportunities at SCHERDEL.