Tool and Die Maker - Escanaba Area

We partner with organizations in the Escanaba area that seek Tool and Die Makers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

• →Perform preventive maintenance and sharpening on existing tooling.
• →Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• →Document work and communicate tooling status to production and engineering.
• →Build and repair stamping dies, molds, and fixtures from drawings and specifications.
• →Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment.
• →Read blueprints and CAD models to plan machining steps and tolerances.
• →Fit, assemble, and hand-finish die components to tight tolerances.
• →Troubleshoot die problems and make adjustments during production runs.

• Strong manual machining skills on lathe, mill, and surface grinder.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to tolerances within thousandths of an inch.
• Experience building and repairing stamping dies or molds.
• Familiarity with CNC and EDM operation.
• Solid math and measurement skills.
• Journeyman tool and die maker card or equivalent apprenticeship.

• Welding and heat treating knowledge.
• Experience with progressive and transfer dies.
• Lean manufacturing or 5S background.
• Forklift or overhead crane certification.
• CAD or CAM programming experience.

Machine Tool Operator, CNC Machinist, Die Maker, Toolmaker, Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Die Repair Technician, Tool Room Machinist, Mold Maker, Stamping Die Technician

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.