Tool Maker | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $89,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for precision tooling and creating high-quality dies and molds? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Tool Makers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Byron Center that are seeking skilled Tool Makers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and assemble precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures according to engineering specifications.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of existing production tooling to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Operate a variety of machine tools, including manual and CNC lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment, with high precision.
• Interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and CAD models to determine tooling requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct precise measurements using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMMs to verify part conformity and tool accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling problems, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with design engineers, production teams, and machinists to optimize tool design and manufacturing processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool Maker certification or 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in operating a wide range of manual and CNC machine tools (e.g., lathes, mills, surface grinders, EDMs).
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Expertise in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, CMMs).
• Solid understanding of tool steels, heat treatment processes, and tooling design principles for fabrication and repair.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced metrology equipment (e.g., CMM operation, laser inspection).
• Welding experience or certification for tool repair and fabrication.
• Knowledge of heat treatment processes for various tool steels.
• Proficiency in specific advanced CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Mastercam).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool & Die Maker, Die Maker, Mold Maker, Jig & Fixture Maker, Precision Machinist, Tooling Technician, CNC Tool Maker, Tool Repair 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.