Tool Room Supervisor - Lead Tooling & Maintenance

the-pivot-group-careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Tool Room Supervisor in Kalamazoo, MI to oversee tooling operations and ensure efficient maintenance, calibration, and inventory control. This role emphasizes safety and collaboration with production for timely tool availability.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in a tool room with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of machining processes, GD&T, and proficiency with metrology tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tool room with supervisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling and materials (CNC milling, grinding, EDM).
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and technical specs.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and troubleshooting toolroom equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team development.
• Proficiency with metrology equipment for precision measurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tool room operations for efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate tooling and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and train tool room staff, ensuring safety
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, parts, and consumables.
• Ensure tooling meets safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with production for timely tool availability.

Skills

5+ years in tool room

Machining processes knowledge

Reading blueprints & GD&T

Preventative maintenance experience

Leadership & mentoring

Metrology equipment proficiency

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Tool Room Supervisor in Kalamazoo, MI to oversee tooling operations and ensure efficient maintenance, calibration, and inventory control. This role emphasizes safety and collaboration with production for timely tool availability.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in a tool room with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of machining processes, GD&T, and proficiency with metrology tools.