Commercial Tool Group Careers

For candidates eager to work with a company that cares about its team members, innovation, and building the future of tooling, Commercial Tool Group (CTG) has a number of outstanding career opportunities.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released information on the outlook of job growth for the Tool and Die industry. Machinist and Tool & Die Maker positions are expected to grow by 6% between 2014 and 2024. To fill this demand, it is imperative that employees harness and develop their skills in this industry. Our apprenticeship program, on-the-job training, advanced machinery, commitment to our employees, and full gamut of services offered puts us in a unique position to develop the very best employees possible.

The following video overviews CTG’s history, working environment, and several insights from executives and staff at all three of CTG’s divisions (Commercial Tool & Die, CG Automation & Fixture, and CG Plastics).

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The CTG Apprenticeship Program is approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor. We provide continuous learning through coursework and hands-on shop floor experience to learn the skilled trade of CNC Machining or Mold Making. Upon completion of the 4-year program, the Department of Labor issues the highly respected and coveted Journeyman’s Certification. Once you receive a Journeyman’s Certificate CTG offers excellent career growth opportunities.

CTG offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees which exceed the industry average. These options include medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401k, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short and long term disability, voluntary accident and hospital indemnity policies, and more.

CTG offers a great working environment with a climate controlled facility, on the job training, and cutting edge equipment to learn and develop the skills necessary to succeed in today’s world.

CTG offers the full spectrum of services to our customers. This diversity of services allow us to be a leader in our industry as well as providing our employees opportunities for growth and the ability to excel in more than one branch of the company. Employees that master the technical skills in our core business can transfer their skills to other departments based upon their aptitude and interests. This latitude allows for a more well-rounded skill set for the employee.

Controls Design Engineer
Comstock Park, Michigan, United States - 49321
Description

At CG Automation & Fixture CGAF, we offer growth opportunities and advancement into top level controls engineering roles, great benefits and climate-controlled facilities. Our state of the art facilities boast the latest machining technology in the area and our workforce can build the impossible! The ideal candidate must have experience in a similar role and looking to work in a fast-paced team environment.


Job Summary: Providing automation/electrical design, standards development, and design reviews for controls projects. This person will have relevant experience with a combination of design, integration, project coordination, and possess the skills to be adaptable and responsible for large and small projects alike. Additionally, you will support equipment builds on the shop floor with power up, I/O checkout, commissioning, etc. Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is Required; Experience with Solidworks Electrical, SEE Electrical, ePlan, or other CAD platforms is a plus.


Job Specifications: Engineering degree and/or experience in Electrical CAD design for industrial manufacturing related machines, equipment, robot cells, etc. Applicants with extensive experience in these fields are also encouraged to apply. Hands on experience of designing and integrating automated equipment in the fields of automotive, food/beverage, chemical, metals, or consumer product manufacturing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to take initiative; extremely detail oriented; highly self-motivated. Ability to follow structured processes for standard drawing development in a team-based project environment. The ability to work well in a team-based environment and independently. Critical thinking skills.


Primary skills and responsibilities:

  • * System integration, panel layout, industrial control networking architecture, creating electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, loop sheets, power distribution, and more
  • * UL508A knowledge Experience design systems to meet all applicable standards, including NFPA and NEC Understands discrete and analog circuits, and how to troubleshoot.
  • * Electrical and mechanical aptitude to understand the automation processes being controlled.
  • * AutoCAD Electrical experience.
  • * Working knowledge of how to read and interpret hardware cut-sheets.
  • * Experience with Fieldbus networks Profibus, IO Link, Ethernet/IP.
  • * Working knowledge of MS Office 365 software.
  • * Participation in safety risk assessments and assist in specifying robot cell safety components.
  • * Experience in using customer specifications for the generation of our designs
  • * Creating IO lists, specifying hardware, and researching solutions
  • * Creating cables schedules and cable routes
  • * Designing hardware concepts for complex processes and using industry best practices to design systems as part of a team

Personal skills:

  • * Self-starter and self-motivated individual who understands the importance of being a team player to achieve organizational goals.
  • * Thrives in a challenging, fast paced and changing work environment.
  • * Thoughtful, patient and respects others.
  • * Handles pressure with a positive attitude.
  • * Willing and able to travel as needed.
  • * Can work in multicultural environments.

CGAF is proud to offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.


This is a Full Time, Regular Employee position located in Comstock Park, MI

40 - 50 hours per week