Job Details

Journeyman Die Maker August 26, 2026

Located in Livonia, MI

Pay: $35-38/hr

Job Full Description

Journeymen – 1 Shift (Temp-Hire) Time: 6a-2:30p (They are currently working 10 hours M-F and Saturday OT would be 4 hours 6a-11a) Experience: 5-7 years in a high precision job shop environment. Journeymen’s License: Preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Build & Assemble: Read and interpret complex blueprints, and engineering sketches to build new progressive, compound, and draw dies from scratch.
Tight-Tolerance Machining: Set up and operate manual toolroom machinery (surface grinders, jig grinders, Bridgeport mills, engine lathes) to fabricate die components to exact specifications, often holding tolerances as tight as 0.0001".
Troubleshooting & Development: Diagnose and debug complex die issues (e.g., unexpected burrs, feeding problems, misfeeds, or premature wear) during initial tryouts or production runs.
Maintenance & Repair: Sharpen, repair, and modify existing production tooling to minimize downtime and ensure continuous part quality.
Forming & Stamping Expertise: Work closely with press operators during die set-ups and trial runs to visually inspect first-article parts and make critical timing or clearance adjustments.
Quality Documentation: Inspect own work using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and height gauges) to verify dimensional accuracy before assembly.
Precision Stamping Focus: Proven track record working with small, intricate, and high-precision metal stampings (e.g., connectors, electronics, medical components, or precision automotive hardware).
Technical Proficiency:
- Expert-level manual surface grinding skills (including wet grinding, form dressing, and radius dressing).
- Strong working knowledge of die steels (D2, CPM, Carbide, etc.) and proper heat-treat characteristics.
- Deep understanding of progressive die stripping, component timing, clearances, and spring/nitrogen cylinder physics.
Mathematical Skills: Advanced shop math, including trigonometry and geometry, for complex layouts and machining calculations.
Mindset: Self-motivated with a high degree of craftsmanship, problem-solving ingenuity, and the ability to pivot between different projects seamlessly.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods in a classic toolroom/job shop environment.
High adherence to safety protocols, including wearing proper PPE (safety glasses, and hearing protection).

Westland, MI
2579
10874 Beech Daly Road
Taylor, MI 48180

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