Tool & Die Machinist

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.

The Tool & Die Machinist is responsible for the fabrication, repair, and continuous improvement of metal working dies, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges that support high-volume manufacturing operations. This role requires strong machining fundamentals, blueprint interpretation, and hands‑on problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining uptime, quality, and safety across press and tooling operations.

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, CAD prints, and verbal instructions to determine machining methods and material requirements.
• Layout, measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining operations.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders
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• Inspect machined components using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, etc.) to verify conformance to specifications.
• Assemble, fit, and troubleshoot tooling assemblies to ensure proper mechanical function.
• Test and validate dies for fit, alignment, and performance prior to release.
• Perform heat‑treating operations and verify hardness as required.
• Support press floor troubleshooting and assist with die and press maintenance as needed.
• Recommend design or process improvements based on tool wear, failure analysis, and production feedback.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe toolroom environment.
• Collaborate with toolroom leadership, maintenance, and production teams.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Toolroom Lead or Supervisor.

• Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology, Machining, Tool & Die, or equivalent technical training.
• Demonstrated experience repairing and machining metal working dies and tooling.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools.
• Solid math skills including fractions, decimals, ratios, and tolerances.
• Ability to diagnose and solve tooling problems with limited standardization.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime as required.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or shop‑floor systems)

Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

The pay range for this role is:

31.56 - 35.43 USD per hour (US-VA-Blacksburg-2910)