Tool & Die Maker - CNC, Die Repair & New Die Build

GZQSO; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits with Dental & Vision

PTO

Holiday Pay

Much more

Job summary

GZQSO in Sterling Heights, MI is hiring a Tool & Die Maker for a direct-hire opportunity. You will build, repair, maintain and modify dies, tooling, fixtures and gauges used in a production environment.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of Tool & Die experience, with strong new die build capabilities. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up machines, measuring parts with precision tools, performing die changes and supporting production with quality dies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die experience in manufacturing.
• New die build experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with die repair, troubleshooting and modification.
• Read blueprints and tolerances; understand machining specs.
• Journeyman card is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts and specs to determine machining requirements.
• Plan sequence of operations to fabricate, repair or modify dies and tooling.
• Set up and operate CNC and conventional machines including lathes and mills.
• Machine, grind, file, shim, adjust components to meet tolerances.
• Fit and assemble die components, gauges and tooling.
• Troubleshoot, repair and modify production dies as needed.
• Inspect dies for dimensions, surface finish and defects.
• Measure stock with micrometers and calipers to spec.
• Move dies and tooling using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Assist with die changes and first-piece approvals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Precision measurement

Die assembly

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman card preferred

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Mills

Drill presses

Grinders

Metrology tools

Job description

GZQSO in Sterling Heights, MI is hiring a Tool & Die Maker for a direct-hire opportunity. You will build, repair, maintain and modify dies, tooling, fixtures and gauges used in a production environment.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of Tool & Die experience, with strong new die build capabilities. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up machines, measuring parts with precision tools, performing die changes and supporting production with quality dies.