Tool & Die Journeyman: Precision Machining & Mentorship

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Vanderbilt (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an experienced tool and die maker to design, construct, and repair dies, fixtures, gauges, and related tooling. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting materials, and planning machine setups.

You will mentor others in the tool and die department, perform precise bench and assembly operations, and contribute to continuous improvement. A high school diploma, apprenticeship, and five years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Completion of apprenticeship in Tool and Die field; Journeyman's card.
• Five years of related experience and/or training in Tool and Die making procedures.

Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, maintains, alters, checks, and repairs dies, fixtures, gauges, tools, jigs, machines, and equipment.
• Analyze specifications and visualize parts to determine materials and machines required.
• Mentor and support the tool and die department; maintain strong internal communication.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders; verify conformance to specs.
• Review dies/tools and recommend design changes to improve life and performance.
• Develop specifications for specialty tools and draft/design product.
• Perform bench and assembly operations to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble, and finish work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool & die design basics

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman's card / apprenticeship

Job description

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an experienced tool and die maker to design, construct, and repair dies, fixtures, gauges, and related tooling. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting materials, and planning machine setups.

You will mentor others in the tool and die department, perform precise bench and assembly operations, and contribute to continuous improvement. A high school diploma, apprenticeship, and five years of related experience are required.