Toolmaker: Precision Jigs & Fixtures - Weekly Pay

Torrey Holistics; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

100% company-paid life, accident, and 

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Smith Brothers Tool Company in Michigan seeks an experienced Toolmaker to design and build precision jigs and fixtures to customer prints and specifications. You will interpret GD&T and 3D CAD models, then fabricate with mills, lathes, and grinders, ensuring accuracy and function.

You will inspect finished work, troubleshoot assembly issues, and collaborate with engineers to resolve fit problems while maintaining a safe workspace. Overtime is available and weekly pay is provided.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of precision jig and fixture building experience.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with manual machining: mills, lathes, grinders.
• Ability to interpret 3D CAD models and use precision metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble precision jigs, fixtures, and tooling to customer prints, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and 3D CAD models to establish reference points, locate tooling holes, and verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
• Operate manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders as needed for fabrication, fitting, and finishing.
• Prepare fabrication sketches, repair and rework existing tooling, and inspect completed work for accuracy and function.
• Work with engineers and other builders to resolve fit and assembly issues while maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Manual lathe

Bridgeport mill

Grinder

3D CAD

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Smith Brothers Tool Company in Michigan seeks an experienced Toolmaker to design and build precision jigs and fixtures to customer prints and specifications. You will interpret GD&T and 3D CAD models, then fabricate with mills, lathes, and grinders, ensuring accuracy and function.

You will inspect finished work, troubleshoot assembly issues, and collaborate with engineers to resolve fit problems while maintaining a safe workspace. Overtime is available and weekly pay is provided.