Precision Jig and Fixture Toolmaker SB Tool Company Shelby Charter Township, MI Job Details $26 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Blueprint specification interpretation Machining fixtures Assembly fixtures Holding fixtures proficiency Full Job Description Shape precision. Build reliability. Own the craft. At Smith Brothers Tool Company, your day starts with a customer print and ends with a finished tool that runs right the first time. You'll translate drawings and models into impeccably built jigs, fixtures, and tooling—moving fluidly between fabrication, assembly, inspection, and troubleshooting. It's hands-on, detail-obsessed work with weekly payroll and overtime currently available. A day in the shop Review customer prints, GD&T, and 3D CAD to plan your build—identify reference points, locate tooling holes, and define datums. Cut, fit, and finish components using manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, and grinders; prepare simple fabrication sketches as needed. Assemble jigs and fixtures to exacting specifications; verify critical dimensions with precision metrology tools. Inspect completed assemblies for function and accuracy; repair or rework legacy tooling when required. Team up with engineers and fellow builders to resolve fit, tolerance stack-up, and assembly issues while keeping a clean, safe, and organized workspace. What you bring 3-5 years building precision jigs and fixtures with strong blueprint-reading ability and working knowledge of GD&T. Comfort reading 3D CAD models and confirming dimensions/tolerances with precision measurement and hand metrology tools. Manual machining proficiency (mills, lathes, grinders) preferred. Solid shop math, creative problem-solving, clear communication, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Compensation & benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance 100% company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays and PTO Weekly pay; overtime is currently available Employment eligibility Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status is required. No sponsorship available. Equal Employment Opportunity Smith Brothers Tool Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Proficiencies GD&T Machine Building/Assembling Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology Manual Machining Skills Blueprint Reading