Build Your Career With Spec Tool
We're a family-owned custom cutting tool manufacturer in Sparta, Michigan, looking for skilled machinists, grinders, and engineers who take pride in precision work. Join a team with 50+ years of craftsmanship behind it.
1968
Founded
50+
Team Members
36K
Sq Ft Facility
40+
Yrs Avg Experience
A Small-Town Shop With Big Opportunity
Spec Tool has been solving tough tooling problems since 1968. Our team includes machinists, grinders, and engineers with decades of hands-on experience — and we're always looking for people who want to learn the trade and grow with us.
We invest in on-the-job training, promote from within, and run a clean, well-equipped shop. If you take pride in precision work and want to build a long-term career, we'd like to hear from you.
- Competitive pay based on skill and experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Hands-on training from machinists with 40+ years of experience
- Clean, climate-controlled shop environment
- Stable, family-owned company serving customers since 1968
- Room to grow — many of our team members have been promoted from within
Where You Could Fit In
Openings vary by season and shop demand. These are the roles we most often hire for — apply below even if you don't see an exact match.
CNC Machinist
Set up and run CNC turning and grinding equipment to produce precision carbide and HSS cutting tools to tight tolerances.
Tool & Cutter Grinder
Grind carbide, ceramic, and PCD/PCBN tooling to exact specifications using manual and CNC grinding equipment.
CNC Programmer
Write and optimize CNC programs using AutoDesk Inventor and shop-floor tooling knowledge to bring custom designs to life.
Quality Inspector
Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measuring equipment to ensure every tool meets spec before it ships.
Application Engineer
Work directly with customers and our engineering team to recommend substrate, geometry, and coating solutions.
Production & Assembly
Support day-to-day shop operations — deburring, assembly, packaging, and shipping — to keep orders moving on schedule.
What We Look For
We hire people who are flexible and selfless, do the right thing even when it's hard, and are willing to teach and learn. Technical skill matters — but attitude and reliability matter just as much.
Apply Now
Tell us a little about yourself and attach a resume if you have one. A member of our team will follow up.