3rd Shift Toolmaker
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist
Job Title:
Toolroom Employee
Department:
Tool Room
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Toolmaker for Cooper Standard Gaylord, MI manufacturing plant.
Pay rate: $34.50 per hour.
SUMMARY: Set-up and perform machine and bench operations necessary to make, alter, or repair tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, molds, or gauges of complex design.
DIMENSIONS: Performs a variety of operations at a high skill and a wide variety of operations at moderate skill. Works from blueprints, diagrams, or samples to very close tolerances.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze specifications
- Layout metal stock
- Set-up and operate machine tools
- Fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies
- Work with high precision and close tolerances
- Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machinery
- Set-up secondary tooling operations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applied knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Blueprint reading and specification of sketches.
EDUCATION AND/OREXPERIENCE:
High school graduate with (2 years vocational school training in machine tool technology a plus). 5-7 years tool room experience preferably in a manufacturing facility. Journeymen Tool & Die preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting 60+ lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing Facility
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We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.
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