Vac, Trim, and Fixture Builder

Commercial Tool Group: Commercial Tool & Die, Inc., CG Automation & Fixture, Inc., CG Plastics, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid Time Off

Snack room

Competitive salary

Job summary

Commercial Tool Group in Michigan is seeking a Vac, Trim, & Fixture Builder to turn CAD intent into vacuum and trim tooling that keeps production moving fast and accurate.

You will review designs at kick-off, assemble fixtures and automation tooling, install pins, clamps, slides, pneumatics, and vacuum components with precision, and document changes while coordinating with engineering and the foreman. The role demands hands-on shop floor work and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; technical certificate or apprenticeship preferred.
• 3+ years in fixture/machine building, tool & die, or automation assembly (automotive preferred).
• Blueprint/CAD interpretation and precision measurement.
• Able to run hi-lo and overhead crane; strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit fixtures, gauges, and automation tooling to print.
• Install pins, clamps, slides, pneumatics, and vacuum components with precision.
• Review designs at kick-off and document changes; support repairs and engineering updates.
• Coordinate with engineering and the foreman; ensure validation and buy-offs.

Skills

Blueprint/CAD interpretation

Pneumatic/vacuum troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Teamwork & communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical certificate or apprenticeship

Job description

Our Mission

Our mission is "We bring ideas to life through innovative manufacturing solutions." Our purpose is "CTG exists to manufacture a better life."

Build the Tooling

As a Vac, Trim, & Fixture Builder, you’ll turn CAD intent into rock-solid vacuum and trim tooling that keeps manufacturing moving fast and accurate. You’ll review designs at kick-off, then assemble and fit fixtures, gauges, and automation tooling to print—installing pins, clamps, slides, pneumatics, and vacuum components with precision. Expect hands‑on drilling, tapping, reaming, grinding, and hand‑finishing, plus prove‑out/validation, tryouts, and buy‑offs. You’ll document changes, flag issues early, and support repairs and engineering updates.

Required

• HS diploma/GED; technical certificate/apprenticeship preferred
• 3+ years in fixture/machine building, tool & die, or automation assembly (automotive preferred)
• Blueprint/CAD interpretation; precision measurement; pneumatic/vacuum troubleshooting
• Able to run hi-lo and overhead crane; strong teamwork and communication

Your Daily Momentum

Your morning starts early on the shop floor—checking the day’s priorities, verifying you’ve got the right components, and setting up your work area for a clean build. You’ll move between bench work and surface plates, making careful checks with indicators and height gauges, then pivot quickly when a fit-up needs a smart adjustment. Midday often brings a fast-paced prove‑out where you watch a tool perform, capture tweaks, and coordinate next steps with engineering and the foreman. As the day closes, you’ll lock in documentation, prep for the next build stage, and keep momentum ready for overtime pushes when schedules demand it.

The Good Stuff

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive salary ($22-$30 DOE)
• Paid Time Off
• Snack/Drink Room
• Salary: $22 - $30 per hour