Gemstar Tool and Die Specialist

Gemstarmfg; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gemstar Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Specialist to design, build, and repair molds, jigs, dies and fixtures for injection molding, thermal forming and related processes at our Cannon Falls, MN location.

You will work under limited supervision, use CAD tools and customer specifications, and ensure precision with tight tolerances while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in designing and building injection or Rotomolding tools preferred.
• Proficient in Solidworks and Mastercam.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Design and build molds, jigs, dies and fixtures for injection molding, rotational and related processes.
• Use CAD data and customer requirements to determine job specifications.
• Set up and operate department equipment; produce tools, molds and fixtures with tight tolerances.
• Estimate time and cost to produce molds and fixtures; document processes.
• Repair broken parts or equipment; ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Solidworks

Mastercam

Job description

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Full Time Cannon Falls, MN, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3625

Salary Range: $26.50 To $38.36 Hourly

Company Overview

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com .

Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage.

Gemstar is looking for an experienced Tool & Die Specialist to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The position is responsible for working under limited supervision, designs, builds, and repairs molds, jigs, dies and fixtures required for the injection molding, thermal forming, rotational molding and other processes within the company. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life.

Wage Range:USD $26.50 - $38.36 per Hour
Location:Cannon Falls, MN
Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule:5/8 hour days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
- Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Tool & Die Specialist at Gemstar includes:

• Using CAD and prints together with customer requirements to determine the nature of the job to be performed.
• Understands all molding processes of the company well enough to design required jigs, molds and tools.
• Determine all materials to be used in the tooling process.
• Sets up and operates department equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, making new tools, molds and fixtures used for drilling, routing, cutting, trimming, and other production processes.
• Design and produce metal molds and dies as required, working within tight tolerances.
• Anticipates shrinkage factors in designing and constructing molds to ensure that the final product is dimensionally accurate.
• Documents tool room processes and calculations.
• Performs continuous inspection of work performed to ensure that tools and molds produced are consistent with company standards of quality.
• Use machinists training and standards as required in the performance of the job.
• Estimates time and cost requirements to produce molds and fixtures.
• Repairs broken parts or equipment used in the production departments.
• Operates all the department equipment in accordance with approved safety procedures and uses all safety devices approved by the department manager.
• Follows approved safety procedures at all times.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
• Maintains department in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in using Solidworks and Mastercam software.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in designing and building injection or Rotomolding tools preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Incident Management experience – managing incidents including business expectations and communication is a plus

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.

How we show we care

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities.

• We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email;[e-mail] or call(507) 263-3957and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.
• Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by a pplicable law.

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