Tool maker / Mold maker

$62,400 - $79,040/Yr

Tolerance Tool - North Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

North Saint Paul, MN

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Tool Maker / Mold Maker position involves working in a mold or die manufacturing setting, focusing on the assembly, disassembly, and repair of molds. The role requires strong technical skills, including the ability to operate tool room equipment and apply machining techniques. The position emphasizes safety, effective communication, and teamwork, with opportunities for personal growth and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop a basic understanding of mold function and individual components within the mold.
• Assembly and disassembly of new, damaged, and worn molds of advanced complexity, troubleshooting to determine necessary repairs.
• Understanding of tight tolerance mold fit verification and assembly.
• Set up and effectively operate tool room equipment.
• Adhere to and maintain safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a mold or die tool room.
• Prefer 2 year technical school completion.
• Ability to safely apply practical skills required in a tool room setting, including trig/math, blue print reading, machine tool operation and assembly.
• Experience in a mold or die manufacturing setting.
• Strong math and reasoning skills.
• Familiar and comfortable with manual and automatic grinding equipment, surface and spin grinding.
• Effective communication skills required, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, able to work as a team or individually.

Nice-to-haves

• Mold polishing experience a plus.
• Appreciation of close tolerance manufacturing.
• Experience with common forms of inspection equipment including CMM.
• Positive workplace mindset.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan