Tool and Die Maker | Ann Arbor, MI
Salary Range: $56,000 - $90,000 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Whitmore Lake, Ypsilanti, Saline, and Belleville.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Ann Arbor region seeking Tool and Die 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.
Usual Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform preventive maintenance and sharpening on existing tooling.
Recommended Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to read blueprints and work to tolerances within thousandths of an inch.
- Experience building and repairing stamping dies or molds.
Bonus Qualifications
- Welding and heat treating knowledge.
- Experience with progressive and transfer dies.
- Lean manufacturing or 5S background.
- Forklift or overhead crane certification.
- CAD or CAM programming experience.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Toolmaker, Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Die Repair Technician, Tool Room Machinist, Mold Maker, Stamping Die Technician, Machine Tool Operator, CNC Machinist, Die Maker
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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.