Tool Room Lead: Drive Tooling Quality & uptime

the-pivot-group-careers; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, MI is partnering with manufacturers to hire a Tool Room Supervisor who can lead a skilled team and keep tooling ready for production. This role commands a salary range between $64,000 and $95,000 depending on experience.

You will oversee tool maintenance, inventory, safety training, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production to minimize downtime and ensure tool availability.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing tool room environment.
• Proven experience supervising and leading a team of technicians.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and metrology.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and calibration of tools and equipment.
• Manage tool inventory, including ordering, receiving, and issuing tools.
• Supervise and train tool room personnel on safety procedures and equipment operation.
• Implement and enforce quality control standards for tool precision and functionality.
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for all tooling.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely availability of tools and minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in tool room operations and efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprints & technical drawings

Metrology knowledge

Machining processes knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, MI is partnering with manufacturers to hire a Tool Room Supervisor who can lead a skilled team and keep tooling ready for production. This role commands a salary range between $64,000 and $95,000 depending on experience.

You will oversee tool maintenance, inventory, safety training, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production to minimize downtime and ensure tool availability.