Tool and Die Maker | Rockford, MI

Salary Range: $62,000 - $97,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in tool and die maker? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Rockford area seeking Tool and Die Makers.

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 Rockford in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Greenville, Belding, Sparta, and Cedar Springs.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Rockford area that seek Tool and Die Makers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong manual machining skills on lathe, mill, and surface grinder.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.