Tool Maker - Muskegon Area

Tool Maker | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for precision tooling and creating high-quality dies and molds? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Muskegon, seeking experienced Tool Makers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Muskegon region seeking Tool Makers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and repair a variety of precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Operate conventional and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and CAD models for tool manufacturing.
• Perform precision measurements using a wide range of inspection tools to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues with tooling performance or wear.
• Select appropriate materials and apply heat treatments for tool construction.
• Conduct routine maintenance and preventative care on tooling to extend lifespan and maintain performance.

Recommended Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in tool and die making.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with precision machining equipment (e.g., mills, lathes, grinders, EDM).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated expertise in using a variety of precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM).
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material properties, and heat treatment processes.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for design and programming.
• Experience with advanced machining techniques such such as EDM, Wire EDM, or 5-axis milling.
• Ability to operate and/or program CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) for precision inspection.
• Basic welding or fabrication skills for tool repair and fixture building.
• 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 Maker, 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.