Tool Maker - Whitehall Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Atlanta (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network collaborates with Whitehall manufacturers to add Tool Makers to their teams. This role focuses on fabricating, repairing, and maintaining tooling to meet quality standards.

You will read blueprints, set up lathes, mills, grinders and EDMs, and ensure precision with gauges and CMMs. This posting reflects ongoing recruitment for skilled Tool Makers in West Michigan.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent experience.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience with manual and CNC machining equipment (lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs).
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and their application.
• Demonstrated ability to use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM).
• Experience with tool steels, carbides, and engineered plastics.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and 3D models to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and EDMs.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling performance issues.
• Maintain and repair existing tooling for optimal manufacturing efficiency.
• Select materials and heat treatments for tooling applications.

Skills

Journeyman Toolmaker

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC machining

Measurement accuracy

Tools

Manual tooling equipment (lathes)

Milling machines

Grinders

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Job description

Tool Maker | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 - $86,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision tooling and creating high-quality dies and molds? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Whitehall seeking experienced Tool Makers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Whitehall that are adding Tool Makers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and 3D models to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate various machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, and EDMs.
• Perform precision measurements using instruments like calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling performance and production.
• Maintain and repair existing tooling to ensure optimal manufacturing efficiency.
• Select appropriate materials and heat treatments for tooling applications.

Recommended Qualifications

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Expertise in operating a wide range of manual and CNC machining equipment (e.g., lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs)
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and their application
• Demonstrated ability to use precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM)
• Experience with various materials, including tool steels, carbides, and engineered plastics

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Maker, Die Maker, Mold Maker, Machinist - Tool Room, Tool and Die Maker, Precision Machinist, CNC Tool Maker, Jig Maker, Fixture Maker, Tooling Fabricator

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.