Toolmaker - 2nd Shift

New Team LLC•Forest Lake, MN

9h•$28 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Toolmaker on either 2nd or 3rd shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Toolmaker is responsible for executing tasks to support the building, service, and repair of molds, tooling, and fixtures. This is an on-site position. Schedule: 2nd shift - Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm OR 3rd shift - Sunday-Thursday 11:30pm-7:30am The typical pay range for this role: $27.80 - $41.71. This role is also eligible for our 5% target bonus program. This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans. Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave. Who is Velosity? Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company. Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges. At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED-General Studies.
2 year tech degree in tool and die or mold making
Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
5 years’ experience in a Tool shop

Responsibilities

Build tool components at a high level of accuracy.
Tooling free from errors requiring unnecessary rework to repair or replace components.
Maintain tooling thru execution of repair and maintenance. Provide quick turnaround on repairs and service.
Perform preventative maintenance on all molds.
Build precision gages and fixtures to support other manufacturing areas and have an understanding of component and/or mold manufacturing and ability to make decisions on in processing tolerances.
Create documentation notes as needed for tools constructed.
Assist production and maintenance on tasks when needed.
Proficient as either a C.N.C. machinist or EDM Sinker and Wire EDM programmer and operator
Plan and schedule tasks and projects.
Working with the Quality Manager, create or update position procedures book, following documentation change control policies.
Set up and operate most standard tool room equipment including conventional mills, lathes, surface grinders.
Ability to suggest improvement to molds or process including materials & machines
Examines standard or previously used molds, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part
Ability to develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools & draw or sketches design for repair or improvement.
Follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Utilize 5S practices to organize the manufacturing area. (Sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain)
Other duties as assigned or required.