Manufacturing Technician - Tooling

Specialized Recruiting Group4 months ago
Dexter, MI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician – Tooling to join a small, fast-paced manufacturing operation. This role focuses on tooling, machine setup, and supporting production processes — not product design. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys problem-solving on the shop floor, and can directly support manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain tooling layouts using CAD for existing parts
  • Support machine setups and troubleshoot issues on the floor
  • Rework jobs when problems arise
  • Maintain tooling inventory and order necessary tooling, machine parts, and carts
  • Collaborate closely with production to ensure efficient operations

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

  • Strong CAD experience (AutoCAD Mechanical preferred)
  • Understanding of engineering concepts as they relate to manufacturing
  • Mechanical aptitude — ability to understand how things fit and operate together
  • ERP experience (experience with GlobalShop or similar is a plus)

Preferred:

  • Screw-machine experience or transferable machining/tooling experience

Machines on the Floor:

  • Screw machines (Acme Gridley, Davenport)
  • CNC lathes (Haas OmniTurn)
  • Manual and programmable lathes (Hardinge)
  • Threading equipment (Snow tap threaders)

Benefits:

  • Medical: Anthem PPO or HDHP + HSA with company contributions ($750 individual / $1,500 family annually), preventive care 100% covered
  • Wellness incentive: $300 for completing annual physicals
  • 24/7 telemedicine access via Anthem LiveHealth
  • Dental & Vision through Unum, including orthodontia options
  • Company-paid: $50,000 Life & AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
  • Voluntary coverage: Life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital plans at group rates
  • 401(k) plan with 4% company match
  • Benefits start the 1st of the month after 30 days

If you enjoy hands-on tooling work, problem-solving, and being a key technical resource in a small, team-oriented environment, this is the role for you!

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • On-the-job training
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Required Skills

Machine Setup
Mechanical Aptitude
ERP Software (GlobalShop)
CAD (AutoCAD Mechanical)
Problem Solving
Tooling Maintenance