Toolroom Manager

Precision Associates • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Tooling Manager oversees all Tool Room operations, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality tooling output, and strong alignment with organizational objectives. This role provides technical leadership, manages personnel, drives continuous improvement, and supports both internal and external customers with tooling expertise.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of machine shop equipment, tooling processes, and machining procedures.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in tooling, moldmaking, or precision machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (preferred).
• CAD proficiency and familiarity with mold design principles (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operation Leadership Direct and manage daily Tool Room operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Oversee job scheduling and maintain accurate, timely entries in the scheduling system.
• Monitor mold repair activities and ensure timely completion of work.
• Provide working drawings and technical documentation as required.
• People Management Lead, mentor, and develop Tool Room staff to enhance skills, performance, and team effectiveness.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure supervisory documentation is consistent and timely.
• Ensure team members have the tools, resources, and training necessary to perform their work safely and effectively.
• Technical & Customer Support Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers.
• Review new mold designs and support quality assurance for new tooling.
• Continuous Improvement & Documentation Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Tool Room.
• Develop departmental goals and implement effective documentation methods.
• Author or review Standard Operating Procedures, training materials, and process documentation.
• Business & Sales Support Prepare tooling quotations for potential customers.
• Provide updates to the Steering Committee during monthly meetings.
• Conduct local sales visits and occasional out-of-state travel as needed
• Minor machine maintenance
• Occasional out-of-state travel

Benefits

• Benefits offered to all full-time employees 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
• Medical insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Basic Life insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance
• LTD/STD insurance
• Flexible benefits plan
• Vision insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Employee savings account (interest paying)
• Holiday pay (8) – starts upon hire
• Benefits offered after one year of full-time employment
• Employee loan
• Biannual profit sharing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed