🔧⚡ Confidential Job Posting: Tooling Prep / Tooling Technician

Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay Overtime
Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing

Immediate Opportunity – Help Keep Precision Moving

Our confidential client is a globally respected manufacturer of high-precision machinery, currently experiencing strong growth and increased production demand. As a result, they are urgently hiring Tooling Prep / Tooling Technicians to support machine builds and tooling operations.

This is a hands-on, critical support role. The right individual will help ensure tooling is clean, organized, assembled correctly, and ready to support precision machinery and machine builders.

Why This Role Matters

Tooling prep is the foundation of precision. Without properly prepared tooling, machines don’t build on time. This role directly supports production timelines and customer deliveries — making it a high-impact position with long-term opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Clean, prepare, assemble, and reassemble tooling components used in precision machinery

• Organize and stage tooling for machine builds and production support

• Inspect tooling for basic wear or damage and communicate issues to the team

• Use hand tools to support tooling assembly and preparation

• Maintain a clean, structured, and safe tooling area

• Work closely with machine builders, engineers, and supervisors

Required Skills (Must Have to Move Forward)

⚠️ Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools

• Prior experience in a shop, manufacturing, tooling, or mechanical environment

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Reliable work history and willingness to support a fast-paced environment

Candidates without these basic skills will not move forward in the process.

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Experience with tooling, machining, or machine assembly

• Familiarity with shop environments or manufacturing support roles

• Experience maintaining clean and organized workspaces

Why Join This Team

• Immediate need with strong job stability

• Work for a growing, well-established company with a global footprint

• Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and full benefits

• Opportunities for cross-training and advancement into tooling, machine building, or manufacturing roles

• Clean, professional work environment

Confidential Application Notice

This position is being handled confidentially by an external recruiting partner.
Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly due to the urgent nature of this hire.