Tool and Die Maker | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $61,000 - $96,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a tool and die maker? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Mattawan area seeking Tool and Die Makers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Tool and Die Maker opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Mattawan in Van Buren County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Marcellus.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Mattawan area that add Tool and Die 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• Build and repair stamping dies, molds, and fixtures from drawings and specifications.
• Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM equipment.
• Read blueprints and CAD models to plan machining steps and tolerances.
• Fit, assemble, and hand-finish die components to tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot die problems and make adjustments during production runs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and sharpening on existing tooling.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Document work and communicate tooling status to production and engineering.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and work to tolerances within thousandths of an inch.
• Experience building and repairing stamping dies or molds.
• Familiarity with CNC and EDM operation.
• Solid math and measurement skills.
• Journeyman tool and die maker card or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Strong manual machining skills on lathe, mill, and surface grinder.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with progressive and transfer dies.
• Lean manufacturing or 5S background.
• Forklift or overhead crane certification.
• CAD or CAM programming experience.
• Welding and heat treating knowledge.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Mold Maker, Stamping Die Technician, Machine Tool Operator, CNC Machinist, Die Maker, Toolmaker, Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Die Repair Technician, Tool Room Machinist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.