Precision Tool Maker: Dies, Jigs & CNC Mastery

the-pivot-group-careers; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking a skilled Tool Maker for Spring Lake, MI. The role involves fabricating, modifying, and repairing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures to support precision manufacturing.

You'll interpret blueprints and GD&T, operate mills, lathes, grinders, and EDMs, and perform exacting inspections. A minimum of five years in tool making or related fields is expected, with formal apprenticeship preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; formal apprenticeship or vocational training in Tool Making preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in tool making, mold making, or precision machining in manufacturing.
• Able to read blueprints/tech drawings and GD&T specifications.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, alter, and repair tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Operate precision tools: lathes, mills, grinders, and EDMs.
• Perform precision measurements to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Troubleshoot tool performance and processes.
• Select materials and heat treatments for tooling.
• Maintain and calibrate tooling and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Precision measurements

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in Tool Making

Tool and Die making certification

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Grinders

EDMs

CNC programming

Job description

Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking a skilled Tool Maker for Spring Lake, MI. The role involves fabricating, modifying, and repairing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures to support precision manufacturing.

You'll interpret blueprints and GD&T, operate mills, lathes, grinders, and EDMs, and perform exacting inspections. A minimum of five years in tool making or related fields is expected, with formal apprenticeship preferred.