Tool Maker - Shelby Township Area

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Shelby Township region seeking Tool Makers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

• →Document work and maintain accurate records.
• →Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings.
• →Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools.
• →Fabricate, modify, and repair tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• →Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• →Conduct test runs and adjust tools to meet specifications.
• →Maintain tooling inventory and perform routine maintenance.
• →Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve tooling issues.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a tool and die apprenticeship or technical program.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and using precision measurement tools.
• Experience with manual lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of die maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Journeyman tool maker certification.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.

Precision Machinist, Tooling Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Tool and Die Maker, Toolmaker, Die Maker, Jig and Fixture Builder, Machine Tool Operator, CNC Tool Maker, Tool Room Machinist

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.