Tool & Die Machinist in Blacksburg, Virginia at Wolverine Advanced Materials

About Wolverine Advanced Materials

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.

For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.

About the role

The Tool & Die Machinist is responsible for the fabrication, repair, and continuous improvement of metal working dies, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges that support high-volume manufacturing operations. This role requires strong machining fundamentals, blueprint interpretation, and hands-on problem-solving skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining uptime, quality, and safety across press and tooling operations.

What you'll do

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, CAD prints, and verbal instructions to determine machining methods and material requirements.
• Layout, measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining operations.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Inspect machined components using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, etc.) to verify conformance to specifications.
• Assemble, fit, and troubleshooting tooling assemblies to ensure proper mechanical function.
• Test and validate dies for fit, alignment, and performance prior to release.
• Perform heat-treating operations and verify hardness as required.
• Support press floor troubleshooting and assist with die and press maintenance as needed.
• Recommend design or process improvements based on tool wear, failure analysis, and production feedback.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (including die buggies) to load/unload tooling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe toolroom environment.
• Collaborate with toolroom leadership, maintenance, and production teams.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Toolroom Lead or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology, Machining, Tool & Die, or equivalent technical training.
• Demonstrated experience repairing and machining metal working dies and tooling.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools.
• Solid math skills including fractions, decimals, ratios, and tolerances.
• Ability to diagnose and solve tooling problems with limited standardization.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime as required.

Preferred, but not required:

• CNC milling experience
• Wire EDM experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or shop-floor systems)

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company