Toolmaker | 1st Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join its Tool Room team in Hastings, MI. The role focuses on building, repairing, and maintaining precision tooling and production dies to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate reads complex blueprints, operates manual and CNC equipment, and produces tight-tolerance components with strong troubleshooting and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience reading complex blueprints.
• Experience operating manual and CNC tool room equipment.
• Ability to produce precision components with tight tolerances.
• Strong troubleshooting and attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling including dies, jigs, fixtures, molds, and production tooling.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine machining methods and sequence of operations.
• Plan layouts and perform precision machining, fitting, assembly, and bench work.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC tool room equipment.
• Inspect finished tooling for dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Maintain tool room safety and housekeeping; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Manual machining

Tool room equipment

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

Manual machines

CNC machines

Surface grinders

Measuring instruments

Job description

Overview

Viking Group is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our Tool Room team. This role is responsible for building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining precision tooling, dies, fixtures, jigs, molds, and production equipment that support our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled machinist with experience reading complex blueprints, operating manual and CNC tool room equipment, and producing precision components with tight tolerances. This position requires strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and pride in producing high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain precision tooling including:
  • Dies
  • Jigs
  • Fixtures
  • Molds
  • Mechanisms
  • Production tooling
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining methods and sequence of operations.
• Plan layouts and perform precision machining, fitting, assembly, and bench work.
• Perform complex machining operations requiring advanced setups and creative problem solving.
• Set up, operate, and maintain manual and CNC tool room equipment.
• Set up and operate surface grinders to achieve precise finishes and dimensional accuracy.
• Install, modify, and troubleshoot tooling in production equipment during trial runs.
• Assemble tooling and mechanical components while verifying dimensions, alignments, and functionality.
• Inspect finished work to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Mark, measure, and lay out material for machining operations.
• Test completed tooling and mechanisms to verify proper operation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.