Toolmaker | 2nd Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our Tool Room team. The role focuses on building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining dies, jigs, fixtures, molds, and production tooling to tight tolerances with strong troubleshooting.

You will interpret drawings, plan layouts, and perform precision machining, fitting, assembly, and bench work using manual and CNC equipment, including surface grinders. Quality is paramount in inspections and iterations.

Qualifications

• Experienced Toolmaker with ability to read complex blueprints and specifications.
• Skilled in manual and CNC tool room equipment and precision component production with tight tolerances.
• Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail and pride in 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual & CNC machining

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Tools

CNC machines

Surface grinders

Precision measuring tools

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.