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Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Stevensville, MI · On-site

$45K - $77K/yr

A Journeyman Toolmaker/Mold maker is a skilled professional that has gone through the proper schooling and training to obtain a journeyman's certification tool and die. Who can interpret engineering ...

J L CLARK INC

Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

Rockford, IL · On-site

$31.53 - $33.07/hr

Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an "A" journeyman tool maker. Must be proficient in blueprint reading and building and assembling tools. EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Position ...

JL Clark

Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

Rockford, IL · On-site

$31.53 - $33.07/hr

Must have knowledge and experience equivalent to an "A" journeyman tool maker. Must be proficient in blueprint reading and building and assembling tools. EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Position ...

Kenda Tires

Tool and Die Maker

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$30/hr

Certified Journeyman Tool and Die Maker * 5+ years of Tool Maker experience in a manufacturing environment, automotive-supplier experience a plus * Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work ...

PRINCETON TOOL INC

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Mentor, OH · On-site

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

The Journeyman Tool and Die Maker will have extensive experience in precision tool and die fabrication, maintenance, and repair ensuring the highest quality standards required in the aerospace ...

PRINCETON TOOL INC

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Mentor, OH · On-site

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

The Journeyman Tool and Die Maker will have extensive experience in precision tool and die fabrication, maintenance, and repair ensuring the highest quality standards required in the aerospace ...

PPS-HPS

Tool & Die Maker

Solon, OH · On-site

$24.25 - $30.50/hr

Tool & Die Maker - 2nd shift - $35-$44+ DOE PPS is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a ... Journeyman Tool & Die card or equivalent Tool & Die experience required. * 3+ years of Tool & Die ...

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PRINCETON TOOL INC

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Mentor, OH · On-site

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

The Journeyman Tool and Die Maker will have extensive experience in precision tool and die fabrication, maintenance, and repair ensuring the highest quality standards required in the aerospace ...

PRINCETON TOOL INC

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

Mentor, OH · On-site

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

The Journeyman Tool and Die Maker will have extensive experience in precision tool and die fabrication, maintenance, and repair ensuring the highest quality standards required in the aerospace ...

PPS-HPS

Tool & Die Maker

Solon, OH · On-site

$24.25 - $30.50/hr

Tool & Die Maker - 3rd shift - $35-$44+ DOE PPS is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a ... Journeyman Tool & Die card or equivalent Tool & Die experience required. * 3+ years of Tool & Die ...

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How much do journeyman tool maker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for journeyman tool maker in the United States is $30.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.68 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a journeyman tool maker?

Journeyman Tool Makers are skilled tradespeople who build, modify, and repair precision tools, dies, and specialized devices used in manufacturing. They work with various materials, including metals and plastics, to create tools that help produce parts or products. Journeyman Tool Makers use manual and computer-controlled machine tools, read blueprints, and ensure that tools meet exact specifications. Typically, they have completed an apprenticeship or formal training and have several years of hands-on experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a journeyman tool maker?

To thrive as a Journeyman Tool Maker, you need extensive knowledge of machining, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and completion of an apprenticeship or formal vocational training. Proficiency with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and specialized hand tools is typically required, along with familiarity with safety regulations. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills help ensure accuracy and effective collaboration with engineering teams. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality tools and dies that meet exact specifications and support efficient manufacturing processes.

What challenges does a journeyman tool maker face when working on custom tooling projects?

Journeyman Tool Makers often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex blueprints, meeting tight tolerances, and adapting to last-minute design changes requested by engineering teams. They may need to troubleshoot unexpected issues during the fabrication process and collaborate closely with machinists and engineers to ensure tools meet both functional and safety standards. Balancing quality, precision, and project deadlines can be demanding, but it also provides valuable opportunities for skill growth and problem-solving.

What is the difference between Journeyman Tool Maker vs Machinist?

AspectJourneyman Tool MakerMachinist
CredentialsApprenticeship, journeyman certificationHigh school diploma, technical training
Work EnvironmentTool and die shops, manufacturing plantsMachine shops, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageTool making, die design, precision manufacturingGeneral machining, part fabrication

The main difference between a Journeyman Tool Maker and a Machinist lies in specialization. Journeyman Tool Makers focus on designing and building tools, dies, and molds, requiring advanced skills in precision and craftsmanship. Machinists operate and set up machines to produce parts, often with broader manufacturing applications. Both roles require technical training, but Tool Makers typically have more specialized certifications and work on complex tooling projects.

Do journeyman tool makers make good money?

Journeyman tool makers typically earn competitive wages that reflect their specialized skills in machining, blueprint reading, and tool fabrication. Salaries can vary based on experience, location, and industry, with many earning above average wages for skilled trades. They often work in manufacturing or industrial environments and may require certifications or apprenticeships.

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Journeyman Tool Maker

Birmingham Search Group LLC

Holland, MI • On-site

$35 - $38/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Journeyman Tool Maker

Holland, Michigan, United States

$ 35.00 - 38.00 (US Dollar)

About the Job Journeyman Tool Maker

PAY: $35-$38/hr

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:00am, with overtime based on business needs.

Position Summary

Responsibilities will be to repair existing dies and tools and support production. Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges

Essential Responsibilities

  • Spotting of try out dies. Perform engineering changes and rebuild of dies.
  • Service dies and support production.
  • Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
  • File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together. Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
  • Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects. Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
  • Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
  • Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
  • Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly. Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
  • Maintain tool room equipment, and keep the tool room clean, safe, and in order.
  • Maintain safety standards of workplace.
  • Wear all personal protective equipment as required.
  • Weld tool steel and work back to original specifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in die troubleshooting.
  • 4+ years of experience in repairing dies.
  • Journeyman card

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