Tool Maker | Hart, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 - $86,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for precision tooling and creating high-quality dies and molds? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Hart seeking experienced Tool Makers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Hart that are adding Tool Makers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and assemble precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Perform complex machining operations using manual and CNC equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, EDM).
• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot existing production tooling to ensure optimal performance.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical specifications to guide tool fabrication.
• Conduct thorough quality inspections of finished tools and components to ensure accuracy and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify tooling improvements and solutions.
• Operate and maintain a variety of machine shop equipment and precision measuring instruments.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Tool Maker or in a precision machining role.
• Proficiency in operating a wide range of manual and CNC machine shop equipment (lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs).
• Expertise in reading and interpreting complex blueprints, GD&T, and using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Strong understanding of material properties, heat treatment processes, and tool design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, Mastercam).
• Experience operating and/or programming CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) processes (wire or sinker).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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