Tool Maker | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 - $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for precision tooling and creating high-quality dies and molds? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Allegan, seeking experienced Tool Makers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Allegan seeking Tool Makers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and repair a variety of precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Operate conventional and CNC machining equipment (e.g., mills, lathes, grinders, EDM) to create and modify tooling components.
• Interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and CAD models to determine tool specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Perform precision measurements using a range of metrology instruments to ensure tools meet exact dimensional and tolerance requirements.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot tooling malfunctions, implementing effective repairs and modifications to optimize production efficiency.
• Select appropriate materials and heat treatments for tooling applications based on functional requirements and material properties.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to develop new tooling solutions and improve existing manufacturing processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in precision machining techniques (manual and CNC milling, turning, grinding, EDM).
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Expertise in the use of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM).
• Demonstrated experience in the repair, maintenance, and fabrication of various tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Thorough understanding of various tool steels, carbides, and other materials, including heat treatment processes.
• Completion of a recognized Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, Mastercam)
• Experience in fixture and jig design
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with advanced metrology equipment (e.g., CMM, vision systems)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Maker, Tool and Die Maker, Die Maker, Mold Maker, Precision Machinist, CNC Tool Maker, Tooling Technician, Jig and Fixture Maker

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.