Tool Maker | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $61,000 - $93,000 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 Grand Haven seeking experienced Tool Makers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Grand Haven 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

• Fabricate, machine, and assemble precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures from blueprints, sketches, or CAD models.
• Perform routine maintenance, repair, and modification of existing tooling to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Operate a variety of machine shop equipment, including manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements.
• Conduct precise measurements using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMMs to verify tool accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling problems, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and and improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to optimize tool design and manufacturing processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Completion of a certified Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in operating and setting up a variety of manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs).
• Expertise in interpreting complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators).
• Strong understanding of various metal properties, alloys, heat treatment processes, and their machinability.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, Mastercam).
• Experience operating CMMs or other advanced metrology equipment.
• Welding skills (e.g., TIG, laser welding) for tool repair and modification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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