Manufacturing Tooling Designer & Gage Technician

Paumac Tube Fabrication; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paumac Tube Fabrication seeks a production tooling engineer to design, fabricate, and deploy tooling, gages, and fixtures for our manufacturing operations. You will track performance, execute repairs or upgrades, and maintain tooling with an emphasis on uptime and quality.

You’ll read specifications, set up machine tools, and work across departments to ensure standards are met while driving continuous improvement. On‑site role with opportunities to advance capabilities on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Designing and fabricating production tooling, gages, and fixtures.
• Ability to read specifications and set up machine tools.
• Repair, maintenance, and rebuilds of tooling and fixtures.
• Documentation and cross‑department communication.
• Continuous improvement and hands‑on shop involvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and deploy production tooling, gages, and machine fixtures.
• Track tool performance and plan repairs or upgrades.
• Service tooling: strip-down, cleaning, lubrication, rebuilds.
• Read specifications and set up operating machine tools.
• Maintain and improve tooling and fixtures; document work.
• Coordinate purchasing and quotations with shop floor work.

Job description

Make the Tools that Make the DifferenceOur production floor relies on smart tooling, robust fixtures, and accurate gages. In this role, you’ll plan, design, construct, and modify production machines, equipment, and facility infrastructure that keep our operation efficient and reliable.Why This Role MattersElevate quality and throughput by crafting and implementing purpose-built tooling, gages, and fixtures.Protect uptime through proactive monitoring, fast troubleshooting, and durable repairs.Fuel continuous improvement by partnering closely with setup teams and operators to turn feedback into better designs.What You’ll OwnDesigning, fabricating, and deploying production tooling, gages, and machine fixtures.Tracking tool performance to ensure efficiency; determining and executing repairs or upgrades.Servicing and repairing tooling: strip-down, cleaning, lubrication, and rebuilds.Reading and analyzing specifications; setting up and operating machine tools.Maintaining, adjusting, improving, and developing new tooling, gages, and fixtures.Managing purchasing and quotation activities alongside hands-on shop work and on-the-floor troubleshooting.Ensuring operations meet standards while advancing continuous improvement.How You’ll SucceedCommit to continuous training and skill development.Accurately complete required documentation on schedule.Communicate effectively with other departments to coordinate work and share updates.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.Follow all company rules and policies.Take on additional related tasks as assigned by your supervisor.