Die Maker Apprentice

Die Maker Apprentice – Marne, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with a tool and die manufacturing company based out of Marne, MI. This company is a West Michigan–based, ISO 9001–certified tooling manufacturer specializing in production-ready tools for the metal stamping industry. The company is part of a larger industrial holding group, and it offers extensive in-house capabilities including tryout presses, CNC machining, wire EDM, CMM inspection, five-axis fiber laser, and sheet hydroforming to support complex, high-precision stamping programs.

What it's like to work here:

The culture is straightforward and direct, with a focus on practical problem solving and getting quality work out the door. This Die Maker Apprentice opportunity would be a good fit for someone who wants to learn the trade in a practical, hands-on shop while gradually taking on more independent work. This entry-level position will include on-the-job training as well as in the classroom.

What you will get to learn:

• Coordinate and facilitate die build from design approval through customer approval.
• Understand timing, delivery, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to assemble details on to die set.
• Ability to develop trim line.
• Coordinate with management toward a common goal, make delivery of a quality product.
• Communicating clearly with different stakeholders.
• Adhering to the Quality System.
• Promoting, facilitating, and demonstrating continuous improvement.

What will make you successful:

• High school diploma.
• Experience from a manufacturing environment would be preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• An interest in advancement in a manufacturing environment.