Tool and Die Maker – Muskegon Area

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively building a network of skilled Tool and Die Makers in the Muskegon area. We partner with manufacturers who seek professionals to maintain high standards and deliver precise tooling solutions.

This role offers opportunities aligned with your career goals and region. Join our network to access positions with local manufacturers; we evaluate fit based on commute, compensation, culture, and career trajectory, and we keep you informed of opportunities near Muskegon

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining and EDM operation is preferred.
• Strong math and measurement skills are required.
• Journeyman tool and die maker card or equivalent apprenticeship is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and CAD models to plan steps and tolerances.
• Experience building/repairing stamping dies or molds is preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or 5S is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot die problems and adjust tooling during production runs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and sharpening on 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 specs.
• 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.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Tool and die making

Mold making

Lathe and milling

Job description

Job Description:

Tool and Die Maker | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $63,000 – $98,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a tool and die maker? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Muskegon area seeking experienced Tool and Die Makers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Tool and Die Maker opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Muskegon in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Muskegon Heights and North Muskegon.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Muskegon area that seek skilled Tool and Die Makers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot die problems and make adjustments during production runs.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with CNC and EDM operation.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Forklift or overhead crane certification.
• CAD or CAM programming experience.
• Welding and heat treating knowledge.
• Experience with progressive and transfer dies.
• Lean manufacturing or 5S background.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Room Machinist, Mold Maker, Stamping Die Technician, Machine Tool Operator, CNC Machinist, Die Maker, Toolmaker, Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Die Repair Technician

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

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Salary Package:

$ 63,000.00 – 98,000.00 (US Dollar)