Tool Maker - Cadillac Area

Tool Maker | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $58,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented 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 advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Cadillac seeking experienced Tool Makers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Cadillac seeking Tool Makers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and modify precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Perform maintenance and repair on existing production tooling and equipment.
• Operate a variety of machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC machines.
• Interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Conduct precision measurements using metrology instruments to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tool performance and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve tool design and manufacturing processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tool Maker, preferably in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in operating and setting up manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs).
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Expertise in precision measurement tools and techniques (micrometers, calipers, gauges, optical comparators).
• Solid understanding of tooling materials, heat treatment processes, and GD&T principles.
• Completion of a recognized Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or relevant technical degree/certification.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced CAD/CAM software for tool design and programming.
• Experience with specialized machining processes such as EDM, laser cutting, or 5-axis CNC.
• Ability to program and operate CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) for precision inspection.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) for prototyping or tooling components.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Maker, Tool & Die Maker, Die Maker, Mold Maker, Precision Tool Maker, CNC Tool Maker, Fixture Maker, Jig Maker, Journeyman 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.