Toolmaker

100Hires, Inc.; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Climate controlled facility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Toolmaker to design, build, repair, and optimize tooling and fixtures on our precision CNC environment. You will troubleshoot issues, create sample parts, and support engineers and apprentices while ensuring safety and quality on the shop floor.

You’ll perform First Article Inspections, verify process changes, and help drive continuous improvement in a climate-controlled facility with modern machines. Training from experienced colleagues is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with tooling, setups, and production processes for CNC machining.
• Knowledge of machining theory, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Team-oriented with strong communication; committed to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, repair, and improve tooling and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, and production issues.
• Create sample parts and assist with engineering projects.
• Train and support operators and apprentices.
• Perform First Article Inspections and verify process changes.
• Monitor product quality and help solve production challenges.
• Operate and maintain tool room equipment.

Skills

CNC Tooling

Troubleshooting Skills

CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology

Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurment

Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills

Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Tools

Centerless Grinder

CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen)

CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)

CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)

Job description

ToolmakerUp to $38/hr + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsA growing precision manufacturer is hiring a **Toolmaker **due to a planned retirement. This role offers a rare opportunity to train alongside an experienced team member before their transition and build a long-term career with a company known for developing its people.What You'll DoDesign, build, repair, and improve tooling and fixturesTroubleshoot tooling, fixture, and production issuesCreate sample parts and assist with engineering projectsTrain and support operators and apprenticesPerform First Article Inspections and verify process changesMonitor product quality and help solve production challengesOperate and maintain tool room equipmentWhat We're Looking For5+ years with tooling, setups, and production processes for CNC machiningKnowledge of machining theory, geometry, and trigonometryTeam-oriented mindset with strong communication skillsCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvementWhat We OfferSupportive leadershipGrowth and development opportunitiesClimate controlled state-of-the-art facility with many new machinesIf you're a Toolmaker who enjoys solving problems, building tooling, and making an impact on the manufacturing floor, we'd love to connect.You should be proficient in:CNC ToolingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverPrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementTool/Die/Mold Repair SkillsTool/Die/Mold Setup ExperienceMachines & technologies you'll use:CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki)CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Dmg Mori Seiki)Centerless GrinderCNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen)