About the role
Tool & Die Maker – Direct Hire
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.
Benefits
- Health benefits with Dental & Vision - PTO - Holiday Pay - Much more
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