Tool Room Technician
Kurt Manufacturing•Fridley, MN
•$22 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
At Kurt Die Casting, we pride ourselves on our employee experience and our vertical-manufacturing facility. We are seeking a Tool and Die Technician to join our diecast environment. This specialized technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting high-pressure die casting molds and related trimming tools. You will 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
Benefits
- 100% employee owned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
