Off-Shift Tool and Die Maker

SCHERDEL North America; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision & dental coverage

HSA contributions

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Bonuses & perks

Job summary

SCHERDEL North America in Muskegon, MI invites a skilled Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to join our team. You will maintain, repair, and build stamping dies, ensuring parts meet precise specifications and supporting production quality with expert craftsmanship.

We seek candidates with journeyman certification or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in tool room, and proven ability to read technical drawings and operate CNC tooling. Shift hours include 2nd and 3rd shifts.

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

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Interpret drawings

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die certification or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

START YOUR CAREER IN THE SCHERDEL Family 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 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

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

We are looking forward to your application!