Tooling and Fixturing Fabrication Specialist

Paumac Tube Fabrication; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Tooling and Fixturing Fabrication Specialist to design, plan, build, and modify production tooling, gages, and machine fixtures across the plant.

You will review specifications, move between design and shop floor, and collaborate with setup techs and operators to gather feedback for improvements. You’ll monitor tooling performance, perform necessary repairs or enhancements, and keep documentation up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and fabricating production tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Ability to analyze specifications and translate into tooling solutions.
• Strong communication with setup techs and operators to gather feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and implement production tooling, gages, and machine fixtures.
• Monitor tooling performance for efficiency; identify and execute repairs or enhancements.
• Service and repair tooling assemblies (disassemble, clean, lubricate, rebuild).
• Analyze specifications; set up and operate machine tools to produce precise components.
• Maintain, adjust, improve, and develop new tooling, gages, and fixtures as needs evolve.
• Handle purchasing and quotation tasks; collaborate with machine setup and operators to capture feedback and improvement ideas.
• Ensure operations meet standards and support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in continuous training and development; complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Communicate cross-functionally to align on priorities and share insights.

Skills

Tooling design

Fabrication

Machining

Quality improvement

Communication

Tools

CNC machines

Metrology tools

Job description

Role SnapshotStep into a hands-on role where you shape the tools that shape our products. As a Tooling and Fixturing Fabrication Specialist, you will design, plan, build, and modify production machinery, tooling, equipment, and related facility structures to keep operations running smoothly across the plant and grounds.A Day in the ShopYou’ll start by reviewing specifications and production needs, then move between the design bench and machine tools—fabricating gages, jigs, and fixtures that elevate quality and throughput. You’ll talk directly with setup techs and operators, gather feedback, and iterate. When tooling shows wear, you’ll strip it down, clean, lubricate, repair, and rebuild. Throughout the day, you’ll monitor performance, spot opportunities for improvements, and keep documentation accurate and current.What You’ll DoDesign, fabricate, and implement production tooling, gages, and machine fixtures.Monitor tooling performance for efficiency; identify and execute repairs or enhancements.Service and repair tooling assemblies (disassemble, clean, lubricate, rebuild).Analyze specifications; set up and operate machine tools to produce precise components.Maintain, adjust, improve, and develop new tooling, gages, and fixtures as needs evolve.Handle purchasing and quotation tasks; collaborate on troubleshooting directly with machine setup and operators to capture feedback and improvement ideas.Ensure operations meet standards and support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.How You’ll WorkEngage in continuous training and development to expand capabilities.Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.Communicate cross-functionally to align on priorities and share insights.Keep work areas orderly and safe.Adhere to all company rules and policies.Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor.