Location: Sterling Heights, MI Employment Type: Direct Hire Shift: 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Shift Premium: $0.75/hour Pay: $35.00–$39.00/hour, based on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a direct-hire opportunity in Sterling Heights. This position is responsible for building, repairing, maintaining, and modifying dies, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and related equipment used in a production environment.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of Tool & Die experience within a manufacturing or production setting. Candidates with strong new die build experience will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts, and specifications to determine machining and assembly requirements.
Plan the sequence of operations required to fabricate, repair, or modify dies and tooling.
Calculate and verify dimensions, tolerances, sizes, and specifications for parts and assemblies.
Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and related equipment.
Machine, grind, file, shim, and adjust components to achieve proper fit and required tolerances.
Fit and assemble die components, gauges, fixtures, and tooling.
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify production dies as needed.
Inspect completed dies and components for proper dimensions, surface finish, contour, and defects.
Measure, mark, and lay out metal stock using micrometers, rulers, scribes, protractors, and other precision measuring instruments.
Cut, shape, and trim material using saws, shears, machining equipment, and hand tools.
Design and fabricate jigs, fixtures, and templates used to support production and machining operations.
Assist with die changes, troubleshooting, and first-piece approvals.
Use forklifts and overhead cranes to move dies, tooling, and other heavy equipment.
Perform additional Tool & Die responsibilities as required.
Requirements
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die experience, preferably within a production/manufacturing environment.
Candidates with new die build experience will also be considered.
Experience with die repair, troubleshooting, and modification.
Journeyman card in Tool & Die Making or Machining preferred, but not required.
Deep draw die experience is a plus.
Welding experience is preferred, but not required.
Ability to read blueprints and understand machining tolerances and specifications.
Working knowledge of mathematics and precision measuring equipment.
Experience safely operating machine tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for an 8+ hour shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to perform frequent and repetitive motions.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment with elevated noise levels.