Toolmaker

Toolmaker

JOB-10041581

Anticipated Start Date

August 11 , 2025

Location

Lester Prairie, MN

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

Our client started in 1957, with two engineers and an idea for wallpaper. Their proven history of innovation continuously drives change and will set new industry standards for decades to come. As a knowledge-based company focused on packaging solutions, they enable a safer and less wasteful food supply chain and protect valuable goods shipped around the world. They strive to be the global leaders in food safety and security and product protection. The company cares for their employees and offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and opportunities for growth and development with great benefits highlights to their competitive package.

Job Summary

We are looking for individual to join our client’s team as Toolmaker. You will perform scheduled & emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & set-up of self-contained molds.

Job Description

• Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations.
• Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling.
• Assist in troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the molding machines & on the bench.
• Understanding of hot runner tooling function, maintenance & troubleshooting
• Assist in the training of other toolmakers and apprentices.
• Participation in plant-wide safety efforts - safe and careful work practices always followed to reinforce a culture of safety.
• Support and participation in continuous improvement activities including maintaining a clean and organized workplace.
• Responsiveness to customer, scheduling, production, engineering, and maintenance demands
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team, and willing participation in cross-training activities.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Skills Required

• Two – Five years’ experience in assembly and reassembly of molds with thorough knowledge & understanding of tooling, tool room practices, and fabricating techniques.
• Specific skills: Mechanical aptitude, ability to accurately trouble shoot, and problem solve, strong organizational and mathematical skills.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Degree or diploma for 2-year machine trades program
• Trade School certification

Additional Requirements

• Shift time: 6:00 AM – 6:PM with 1 hour lunch
• Must be able to pass criminal background check.

Pay Rate

• $38.50 per hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.