Tool Die Maker

Cretex•Brooklyn Park, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool and Die Maker will play a key role in supporting the Stamping Business Unit by building, maintaining, and improving fixtures, gauges, and progressive tooling. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills, troubleshoot complex challenges, and directly contribute to the quality and efficiency of our production operations. Working closely with a skilled team, the Tool and Die Maker will help drive innovation, ensure tooling reliability, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Technical degree or equivalent machine tool experience
3+ years building or maintaining progressive tooling
Strong knowledge of cutting and forming, ability to troubleshoot by reading a progressive strip, and knowledge of the theory of cutting and forming in the stamping process
Proven troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis and effective solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams.
Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
High level of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in SolidWorks
Medical device manufacturing
Progressive tooling experience
Basic skills and knowledge of Lean Principles and toolroom process workflow

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on production-ready stamping tooling to ensure optimal performance.
Accurately document all activities in required databases and records.
Troubleshoot tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Collaborate closely with team members to apply best practices in maintaining and qualifying progressive tooling.
Monitor and support the refinement of toolroom processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Set up and operate manual toolroom equipment to produce high-quality, precise tooling components, fixtures, and other parts.
Set up and operate toolroom measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
Onsite health clinics
Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
Cretex University
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Wellness program with incentives
Employee death benefit
Employee sick and safe leave
Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
Vision insurance
Pre-tax health savings account
Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Discretionary profit sharing program
Parental Leave
Accident and critical illness benefits
Optional employee, spouse, and child life
Short and long term disability
Company provided life insurance
Tuition assistance programs