Toolmaker: Tooling Designer, Repair & Process Improvement

Partners In Recovery LLC; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Clean facility

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

C&S Machine in Niles, MI is hiring a Toolmaker to design, build, repair, and improve tooling and fixtures across our manufacturing operations. You will keep production flowing by troubleshooting tooling issues and supporting engineering projects.

The role involves training apprentices, operating tool room equipment, and performing first article inspections to ensure quality standards are met on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Strong machining background and hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret machining manuals and technical documents.
• Knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and machining theory.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve production tooling and fixtures
• Perform tooling, fixture, and equipment repairs as needed
• Support process improvements throughout the manufacturing floor
• Create sample parts and assist Engineering with production development
• Train and support apprentices and machine operators
• Operate and maintain tool room equipment
• Perform First Article Inspections and verify process changes
• Monitor part quality and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
• Step into machine operation responsibilities when needed

Skills

Machining experience

Reading drawings/prints

Geometry & trig

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Safety & quality

Education

High school

Tools

Micrometers

Indicators

Job description

C&S Machine in Niles, MI is hiring a Toolmaker to design, build, repair, and improve tooling and fixtures across our manufacturing operations. You will keep production flowing by troubleshooting tooling issues and supporting engineering projects.

The role involves training apprentices, operating tool room equipment, and performing first article inspections to ensure quality standards are met on the shop floor.