Off-Shift Journeyman Tool & Die Maker — Precision Dies

Scherdel Gmbh; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical coverage

Vision & dental coverage

HSA contributions

Life insurance & long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. in Muskegon, MI is seeking a skilled Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to maintain, repair, and build stamping dies, ensuring parts meet precise specifications and supporting production quality through expert craftsmanship.

This role requires reading drawings, operating conventional and CNC machines, and maintaining traceable tooling records; shift options include 2nd and 3rd shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool and Die certification or equivalent experience is required.
• 3–5 years of tool room experience is preferred.
• Tool and Die stamping experience is 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.
• Work according to Scherdel's quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Precision inspection

Dimensional tolerances

Metrology history

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die certification

3–5 years tool room experience

Tools

Conventional machining

CNC machining

Precision measuring tools

Job description

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. in Muskegon, MI is seeking a skilled Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to maintain, repair, and build stamping dies, ensuring parts meet precise specifications and supporting production quality through expert craftsmanship.

This role requires reading drawings, operating conventional and CNC machines, and maintaining traceable tooling records; shift options include 2nd and 3rd shifts with overtime as needed.