Precision Jig & Fixture Machinist | Manual Machining Pro

Smith Bros Tool; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life, accident, and disb.

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Weekly pay with overtime

Job summary

Smith Brothers Tool Company in Michigan is seeking a hands-on jig and fixture builder who thrives in a shop environment. You will fabricate and assemble precision jigs and fixtures to customer specifications, reading blueprints and GD&T, and using precision measuring tools.

You will work with engineers to resolve fit and tolerance challenges, operate manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders, and contribute to quality checks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on jig and fixture building experience.
• Expert blueprint reading and practical GD&T application.
• Comfortable interpreting 3D CAD models and using precision hand metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble precision jigs, fixtures, and tooling to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and 3D CAD to establish reference points, locate tooling holes, and validate critical dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
• Run manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders for fabrication, fitting, and finishing.
• Create basic fabrication sketches, rework/repair existing tooling, and conduct final functional checks.
• Partner with engineers and other builders to resolve fit/assembly issues and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Skills

Jig & fixture fabrication

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Manual machining

Team collaboration

Job description

Smith Brothers Tool Company in Michigan is seeking a hands-on jig and fixture builder who thrives in a shop environment. You will fabricate and assemble precision jigs and fixtures to customer specifications, reading blueprints and GD&T, and using precision measuring tools.

You will work with engineers to resolve fit and tolerance challenges, operate manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders, and contribute to quality checks.