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Tool Maker (1st Shift)
Job Description
We are seeking a Tool Maker for an established company in the Whitehall, MI area who will build, fit, and repair precision tools, including jigs, fixtures, gauges, dies, molds, and special tooling.
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, with overtime as needed
Job Duties of the Tool Maker:
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Read and interpret drawings and CAD models, including GD&T; verify manufacturability and tolerances.
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Set up and operate machines: manual/CNC mills & lathes, grinders (surface, cylindrical), CNC/hand jig borers, and EDM (wire/sinker).
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Precision measurement: use micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, CMM; complete inspection reports.
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Tool assembly & tryout: fit components, blue-in, adjust clearances, conduct first-off trials, debug issues.
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Maintenance & repair: diagnose wear/failures, perform preventive maintenance and refurbish tooling.
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Process improvement: suggest design tweaks, tolerance changes, and build methods to reduce cost/lead time.
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Documentation: update tool drawings, BOMs, setup sheets, maintenance logs, and change records (ECNs).
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Tolerance +/-.0005
Skills and Qualifications of the Tool Maker:
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1 year of experience with Tool Making or related field.
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Blueprint reading experience.
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Precision Measurements knowledge.
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Efficient verbal and written communication skills.
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Must be able to stand for 8+ hours throughout a shift.
Benefits once hired in!
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Medical and Dental insurance
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Group life and Short-Term disability insurance
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Additional voluntary coverage such as: vision, additional life, short term disability, accidental and critical illness/events
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IRA with 3% match
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Uniforms
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Annual reviews with raises
This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check.
If you're interested in this position, please apply with a complete resume and work history.
Meet Your Recruiter
Christina Webb
Recruiting Manager
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