Off-Shift Tool and Die Maker

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

JOB POSTING

Off Shift Journeyman Tool & Die Maker
IN MUSKEGON, MI

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc., located in Muskegon, MI since 1999, with a Metro Detroit office in Brighton, MI, is a subsidiary of SCHERDEL GmbH, located in Marktredwitz in the state of Bavaria, Germany. We are currently managed by the fourth generation of the founding family with sales and manufacturing activities at 42 sites in various European countries, North and South America and in Asia. SCHERDEL is strongly value driven and has a long track record of caring for our associates in many ways.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to join our Muskegon team. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and building stamping dies, ensuring parts meet precise specifications, and supporting production quality through expert craftsmanship and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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
  

Position Requirements:

• Journeyman Tool and Die certification or equivalent experiencerequired.

• 3 to 5 years of tool room experience preferred.

• Tool and Die stamping experience preferred.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and instructions

Shift Hours:

• 2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

• 3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am

Why Join Scherdel?

• Affordable Medical Coverage - Blue Care Network HSA plan (single coverage as low as $20/week)

• Company-Paid Vision & Dental - 100% employer covered

• Generous HSA Contributions - Up to $3,400 annually funded by SCHERDEL

• Employer-Paid Protection - Life insurance and long-term disability

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Up to 5% company match after 6 months.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays - 10 days PTO (grows with tenure, up to 25 days), plus 12 paid holidays and 2 floating days

• Extra Perks - Quarterly bonuses, free pet adoptions, annual golf outing, employee luncheons, Holiday party, and company merchandise credit