Tool Maker - Ann Arbor Area

Tool Maker | Ann Arbor, MI

Salary Range: $61,000 - $93,000 depending on experience

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

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 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 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

• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve tooling issues.
• Document work and maintain accurate records.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Conduct test runs and adjust tools to meet specifications.
• Maintain tooling inventory and perform routine maintenance.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a tool and die apprenticeship or technical program.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and using precision measurement tools.
• Experience with manual lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM software.
• Knowledge of die maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Journeyman tool maker certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Room Machinist, Precision Machinist, Tooling Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Tool and Die Maker, Toolmaker, Die Maker, Jig and Fixture Builder, Machine Tool Operator, CNC Tool 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.