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Draw Machine Operator Jobs in Commerce, MI (NOW HIRING)

PennEngineering

Secondary Setup

Romulus, MI · On-site

Demonstrates safe and efficient operating skills of machine shop equipment * Housekeeping/6S ... Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. * Ability to ...

androidind

Tool Maker

Auburn Hills, MI

$25 - $32.50/hr

... draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by ... Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus. · Experienced with operating power tools: hand ...

Avancez Assembly

Tool Maker

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$25 - $32.50/hr

... • May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be ... Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus. • Experienced with operating power tools: hand ...

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.

Technician

Brighton, MI · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

... operators, and other team members to minimize downtime and support production goals. JOB ... Inspect, analyze, and troubleshoot equipment, machinery, or systems to diagnose issues and ...

ascentaerospace

Tool Builder

Macomb, MI

May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by ... setup and operating lathes, bridgeport, surface grinder, etc. * 5+ years of experience in ...

Ascent Aerospace

Tool Builder

Macomb, MI · On-site

May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by ... setup and operating lathes, bridgeport, surface grinder, etc. * 5+ years of experience in ...

General Motors

Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Warren, MI · Hybrid

$142K - $143K/yr

Indirect Purchasingor Other The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating autonomously, solving ... Data Judgement -Competency using automated tools, ability to objectively analyze data and draw ...

Bass Pro Shops

Retail General Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$51K - $66K/yr

... Operating account. * Maintains all Merchandising directives sent from the Corporate Office and all ... Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions * Ability to ...

General Motors

Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Warren, MI · On-site

$142K - $143K/yr

... machinery, tooling and/or services. You will be responsible for actively developing commodity ... This role requires the candidate to be comfortable operating and solving problems with a high ...

General Motors

Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Warren, MI · Hybrid

$142K - $143K/yr

... machinery, tooling and/or services. You will be responsible for actively developing commodity ... This role requires the candidate to be comfortable operating and solving problems with a high ...

General Motors

Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Warren, MI · On-site

$142K - $143K/yr

Indirect Purchasing or Other The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating autonomously ... Data Judgement - Competency using automated tools, ability to objectively analyze data and draw ...

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How much do draw machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for draw machine operator in Commerce, MI is $16.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $17.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Draw Machine Operator vs Sheet Metal Worker?

AspectDraw Machine OperatorSheet Metal Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, apprenticeship or technical training
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plantsConstruction sites, workshops
Industry UsageMetal forming, manufacturingBuilding, fabrication

The Draw Machine Operator primarily focuses on operating machinery to shape metal sheets through drawing processes in manufacturing settings. In contrast, the Sheet Metal Worker fabricates and installs metal components in construction and repair projects. While both roles require knowledge of metalworking and safety procedures, the Draw Machine Operator is more specialized in machine operation, whereas the Sheet Metal Worker emphasizes manual fabrication and installation skills.

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Journeyman Die Maker

Apex Placement & Consulting

Livonia, MI

$35 - $38/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Do you enjoy building complex tooling, solving challenging problems, and working in a high-precision manufacturing environment?
APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Livonia, MI looking to add a Journeymen Die Maker to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to build, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-precision progressive stamping dies and tooling to ensure optimal production performance, quality, and efficiency. Keep reading for more details!
What’s in it for you:
  • 1st shift opportunity – Monday to Friday from 6am-2:30pm and Saturday OT from 6am-11am
  • Competitive hourly rate ranging between $35-$38/hr. depending on experience
  • Contract-to-hire opportunity – you’ll be hired based on attendance, performance and client needs!
  • Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
    • Medical, Dental and Vision
    • 401K
    • Paid vacation
What your day will look like:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches to build progressive, compound, and draw dies from the ground up.
  • Set up and operate manual toolroom equipment, including surface grinders, jig grinders, Bridgeport mills, and engine lathes, to manufacture components with extremely tight tolerances.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex die issues such as feeding problems, burrs, misfeeds, and premature wear during die tryouts and production.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, sharpening, and modifications to production dies to maximize uptime and part quality.
  • Partner with press operators during die setup and first-piece inspections to make timing, clearance, and performance adjustments.
  • Inspect finished components using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, and optical comparators, to verify dimensional accuracy.
  • Manufacture and maintain tooling for small, intricate, high-precision metal stampings used in automotive, electronics, medical, or similar industries.
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of manual surface grinding, die steels, heat treating, progressive die timing, clearances, stripping systems, and nitrogen/spring components.
  • Use shop mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry to complete complex layouts, machining, and tooling calculations.
  • Exhibit exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and pride in producing high-quality tooling while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
What we are looking for:
  • 5–7+ years of experience as a Tool & Die Maker in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
  • Journeyman Tool & Die certification or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Experience building and troubleshooting progressive, compound, and draw dies.
  • Proficient with manual toolroom equipment, including surface grinders, mills, lathes, and jig grinders.
  • Ability to machine and inspect components to tight tolerances (up to 0.0001") using precision measuring instruments.
  • Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, shop math, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of die steels, heat treating, progressive stamping, and tooling maintenance.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to producing high-quality precision tooling.
At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.