Precision Tool & Die Maker | CAD/CAM & CNC Expert

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI seeks skilled Tool and Die Makers to support local manufacturers. The role emphasizes precise tooling maintenance, die assembly, and reading blueprints to tight tolerances.

Applicants should have CNC/EDM familiarity, an appropriate apprenticeship, and strong measurement skills. Salaries range with experience, and roles cover nearby Kent County facilities.

Qualifications

• Solid math and measurement skills.
• Journeyman tool and die maker card or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Strong manual machining skills on lathe, mill, and surface grinder.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to tolerances within thousandths of an inch.
• Experience building and repairing stamping dies or molds.
• Familiarity with CNC and EDM operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and sharpening on existing tooling.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Document work and communicate tooling status to production and engineering.
• Build and repair stamping dies, molds, and fixtures from drawings and specifications.
• Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment.
• Read blueprints and CAD models to plan machining steps and tolerances.
• Fit, assemble, and hand-finish die components to tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot die problems and make adjustments during production runs.

Skills

Math & measurement

Blueprint reading

Manual machining

Gauges & inspection

Education

Journeyman tool & die card or apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI seeks skilled Tool and Die Makers to support local manufacturers. The role emphasizes precise tooling maintenance, die assembly, and reading blueprints to tight tolerances.

Applicants should have CNC/EDM familiarity, an appropriate apprenticeship, and strong measurement skills. Salaries range with experience, and roles cover nearby Kent County facilities.