Tooling & Fixture Builder – Auto Automation (Day, Contract)

Gabletek; Auburn Hills (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabletek in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Tool Builder for day shift on a contract basis. You will build tooling, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies from prints and drawings, read engineering drawings, and fit components with precision tools. Collaboration with machine builders and engineers is required to ensure customer specs are met.

The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and hands-on problem solving in a tooling environment with opportunities to modify tooling as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience building tooling, fixtures, and assemblies from prints and drawings.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical fitment and assembly.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Build tooling, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies from prints and drawings.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, assembly drawings, and engineering prints.
• Fit, assemble, align, and adjust tooling components.
• Perform drilling, tapping, grinding, filing, and other manual fitting operations.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Install and assemble components such as locating pins, clamps, brackets, stops, and tooling details.
• Troubleshoot fitment and mechanical issues during the build process.
• Make modifications and adjustments to tooling as required.
• Work closely with machine builders, engineers, and other skilled trades.
• Ensure tooling is assembled accurately and meets customer specifications.

Skills

Tool Maker

Machine Builder

Ability to read prints

Precision measuring

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Gauges

Job description

Gabletek in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Tool Builder for day shift on a contract basis. You will build tooling, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies from prints and drawings, read engineering drawings, and fit components with precision tools. Collaboration with machine builders and engineers is required to ensure customer specs are met.

The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and hands-on problem solving in a tooling environment with opportunities to modify tooling as needed.