Job Description
Job Description
Tool and Die Maker | Walker, MI
Salary Range: $62,000 - $97,000 depending on experience
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in tool and die maker? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Walker seeking Tool and Die Makers to lead and enhance their operations.
The Opportunity
We are collaborating with multiple companies in Walker seeking experienced Tool and Die Makers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and repair precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
- Interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
- Operate and maintain a variety of machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
- Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve tooling malfunctions and production issues.
- Select and work with appropriate materials, such as tool steel and carbide, for tool fabrication.
- Conduct routine maintenance and preventative checks on tooling to ensure optimal performance.
Recommended Qualifications
- Completed apprenticeship as a Tool and Die Maker or equivalent journeyman-level experience.
- Proficiency in operating a variety of precision machining equipment, including mills, lathes, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Expertise in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges to verify part accuracy.
- Strong understanding of tool and die design, construction, maintenance, and repair principles, including material selection and heat treatment.
Bonus Qualifications
- - Experience with CNC machining and programming.
- - Proficiency in CAD/CAM software.
- - Knowledge of heat treatment processes.
- - Experience with EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining).
- - Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Tool and Die Maker, Die Maker, Toolmaker, Precision Machist, Tooling Technician, Mold Maker, Stamping Die Maker, Progressive Die Maker, Die Cast Die Maker, Fixture Maker, Gage Maker, Machinest, CNC Machinest, Tool and Die Technician, Metal Stamping Tooling Specialist, Die Design Technician
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group 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.
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. The Pivot Group 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.