Tool & Die Engineer

Job Title:

Tool & Die Engineer Job Description The Tool & Die Engineer will work in the press room, leading a team of seven tool makers to ensure timely completion of projects. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting dies and presses, with a focus on progressive machines. The engineer will manage work orders, initiate and close them, order materials, and support cross-functional teams in troubleshooting down presses and dies. Responsibilities Lead a team of tool makers to ensure project timelines are met. Maintain and troubleshoot dies and presses in the press room. Manage, initiate, and close work orders effectively. Order materials and ensure availability for projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues with down presses and dies. Specify, quote, purchase, and oversee the runoff of capital equipment, tooling, and manufacturing systems. Track and improve press room performance using metrics. Purchase new dies and capital equipment based on the yearly budget. Design new tooling using Solidworks and occasionally Creo and AutoCAD. Monitor toolroom workflow and assign work based on job orders, blueprints, and production priorities. Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance programs for presses, fixtures, and tooling. Essential Skills Proficiency in Solidworks for tooling design. 8+ years of experience in troubleshooting dies and presses. Project management and leadership experience. Experience with progressive dies. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Creo and AutoCAD. Machining skills. Background as a Tool Maker.

Work Environment Schedule:

7:00 AM to 4:30 PM one-hour lunch break Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hastings, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $50.48/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hastings,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.