Tool and Die Maker - Mount Pleasant Area
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Tool and Die Maker | Mount Pleasant, MI Salary Range: $64,000 - $99,
We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Mount Pleasant area that seek skilled Tool and Die Makers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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.
- →Perform preventive maintenance and sharpening on existing tooling.
Requirements
~1 min read- Journeyman tool and die maker card or equivalent apprenticeship.
- 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.
- Forklift or overhead crane certification.
- CAD or CAM programming experience.
- Welding and heat treating knowledge.
- Experience with progressive and transfer dies.
- Lean manufacturing or 5S background.
Die Maker, Toolmaker, Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Die Repair Technician, Tool Room Machinist, Mold Maker, Stamping Die Technician, Machine Tool Operator, CNC Machinist
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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $64,000–$99,000 a year
- 4% above the $78,000 median for Tool and Die Maker jobs on Jobera (50 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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