Tool Room Technician

Kurt Manufacturing • Fridley, MN

4d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Room Technician in our diecast environment is a specialized technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting high-pressure die casting, molds, and related trimming tools. They operate in a machine shop environment, using manual and CNC equipment to ensure production tools are in good working condition, thereby minimizing downtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 2-5 years of experience in tool and die repair, preferably within a die casting or plastics molding environment
• Proficiency in manual machining (lathe, mill, grinder) is often preferred
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in a tool room, machine shop, or similar manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Technical school training or apprenticeship in machining
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, polish, and reassemble complex die casting molds
• Operate conventional tool room machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders to fabricate or repair die components.
• Analyze tool failures, troubleshoot die issues and the production press (e.g., stuck castings, poor surface finish), and repair dies.
• Perform routine maintenance on die cast tooling, including cleaning, greasing, and checking for wear or cracks in cores and ejector pins
• Perform gate changes, drill water lines, and make minor repairs or modifications to dies to improve performance
• Inspect finished dies for conformance to specification, ensuring precision within tight tolerances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees