Tool & Die Maker - Nigh Shift

ArtiFlex Manufacturing•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Build the Tools That Shape the Automotive Industry Join the ArtiFlex Manufacturing team - where your craftsmanship directly supports the production of high-quality tooling and dies for leading automotive customers. We’re looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker on Night Shift to join us and play a critical role in building new tooling. What ArtiFlex Diemakers do: Assemble and Tryout medium to large transfer dies for new tooling programs. Ensure tooling meets dimensional and functional requirements. Implement Engineering changes and ensure accurate updates to dies throughout the process. Read and interpret blueprints, CAD data, and job orders to plan builds and modifications. Inspect, troubleshoot, and refine dies for optimal performance. Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Program Management to meet deadlines and quality standards. What a skilled Diemaker should bring: Tool & Die Journeyman card preferred. 4–5 years of experience building and troubleshooting metal stamping dies. Strong understanding of die construction, fit, finish, and surface quality—especially for Class A panels. Proficiency in blueprint reading and precision measurement. Excellent mechanical problem-solving and attention to detail. Shift : This role is supporting our Night Shift operations. Typical work hours are from 4 PM - 2:30 AM. Why You’ll Want to Work Here: Be part of a shop that’s known for precision, quality, and innovation. Here, diemakers aren’t just maintaining tools—you’re building world-class dies from the ground up and helping shape the future of automotive manufacturing. Who We Are ArtiFlex Manufacturing designs and builds products and solutions for companies with tough challenges by employing people with a willingness and ability to be “ Innovative. Problem Solving. Partners. ” We support and embody a vision of safely growing our people and unleashing their full potential because we see greatness in everyone we hire. Better products and services for our customers result from the dedicated development of our employees. That’s our culture. Benefits We provide a full array of Health and Welfare plans including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Life, Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts, 401k Matching, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Annual Safety Shoe Compensation, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Tool Purchase Program, Career Development, Training, Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount, Company Events, Celebrations, and more! Employee Owned Eligible ArtiFlex employees are ArtiFlex owners with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) . This is a qualified retirement plan. Ready to put your die making skills to the test on industry-leading Class A dies? Apply now and join a team where your work drives results.

Requirements

4–5 years of experience building and troubleshooting metal stamping dies.
Strong understanding of die construction, fit, finish, and surface quality—especially for Class A panels.
Proficiency in blueprint reading and precision measurement.
Excellent mechanical problem-solving and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Tool & Die Journeyman card preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble and Tryout medium to large transfer dies for new tooling programs.
Ensure tooling meets dimensional and functional requirements.
Implement Engineering changes and ensure accurate updates to dies throughout the process.
Read and interpret blueprints, CAD data, and job orders to plan builds and modifications.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and refine dies for optimal performance.
Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Program Management to meet deadlines and quality standards.