Tooling Designer & Fixture Specialist

Candsmachine; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Clean, organized facility

Team focused environment

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

C&S Machine in Michigan is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to design, build, repair, and improve tooling and fixtures across our manufacturing operations.

You will support production, troubleshoot tooling issues, assist Engineering projects, and help maintain quality standards while mentoring apprentices and operators. The role offers steady full-time work in a clean, team-driven facility.

Qualifications

• Strong machining background and hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret machining manuals and technical documents.
• Knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and machining theory.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve production tooling and fixtures.
• Perform tooling, fixture, and equipment repairs as needed.
• Support process improvements throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Create sample parts and assist Engineering with production development.
• Train and support apprentices and machine operators.
• Operate and maintain tool room equipment.
• Perform First Article Inspections and verify process changes.
• Monitor part quality and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Step into machine operation responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Strong machining background

Interpret machining manuals

Geometry and trigonometry knowledge

Precision measuring equipment

Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Communication and teamwork

Safety, quality, continuous-improvment

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

C&S Machine in Michigan is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to design, build, repair, and improve tooling and fixtures across our manufacturing operations.

You will support production, troubleshoot tooling issues, assist Engineering projects, and help maintain quality standards while mentoring apprentices and operators. The role offers steady full-time work in a clean, team-driven facility.