Precision Mold & Die Toolmaker

Molex; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex in Little Falls, Minnesota is seeking a Toolmaker to support die and mold fabrication, setup, and repair. You will read blueprints, set up machine tools, and inspect finished parts to ensure accurate dimensions.

Qualified candidates have a two-year technical degree and 2–5 years’ related experience, plus ability to interpret safety instructions and perform precise measurements. Heat-treat knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Two-year vocational, trade, or technical degree completed.
• 2–5 years of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of heat treating steels.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints and computes specifications.
• Plans sequence of operations for die/mold.
• Measures and marks metal stock for machining.
• Operates machines to shape dies and molds and verify dimensions.
• Uses surface grinder to finish parts.
• Assembles die or mold and checks fit.
• Reviews dies, molds, tools, and fixtures for possible design improvements.
• Maintains records of maintenance on tools.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Math fundamentals

Education

Two-year technical degree

2–5 years related experience

Tools

Vertical mill

Engine lathe

CNC milling machine

Surface grinder

Job description

Molex in Little Falls, Minnesota is seeking a Toolmaker to support die and mold fabrication, setup, and repair. You will read blueprints, set up machine tools, and inspect finished parts to ensure accurate dimensions.

Qualified candidates have a two-year technical degree and 2–5 years’ related experience, plus ability to interpret safety instructions and perform precise measurements. Heat-treat knowledge is required.