Sheetmetal Toolmaker (1st Shift)

Lake Air Metals; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Full benefits

401K match

PTO & holidays

Boots & safety glasses reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products in New Hope, MN, is seeking an experienced tool & die professional to fabricate, repair, and maintain stamping dies and fixtures. You will interpret blueprints, plan metal stock, and ensure parts meet tight specifications.

The role requires 5+ years in tool & die, strong teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A.A. technical degree in Tool & Die.
• 5+ years experience in tool & die.
• Excellent people skills and ability to partner.
• Integrity and credibility in professional conduct.
• Flexible in a fast-moving environment with priorities.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain stamping dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures using lathes and mills.
• Read blueprints/CAD drawings to plan and measure metal stock.
• Troubleshoot tools and dies with press operators.
• Conduct tests and inspect parts to meet specs and quality standards.
• Select metals, perform heat-treating, and design specialty tools as needed.

Skills

People skills

Integrity

Credibility

Education

A.A. technical degree in Tool & Die

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

Grinders

Job description

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Full Time Direct New Hope, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3389

Salary Range: $29.00 To $39.00 Hourly

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People - Best Teams.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain stamping dies, cutting tools, jigs, and fixtures by operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and CAD drawings to plan, measure, and mark metal stock, ensuring precision and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and adjust tools and dies in presses, collaborating with Press Operators for setup and functionality.
• Conduct test runs and inspect finished parts, making adjustments to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Select appropriate metals and alloys, perform heat-treating operations, and develop specifications or designs for specialty tools as needed.

Qualifications

• A.A. technical degree in a Tool & Die Program
• 5+ years experience in tool & die
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading work pieces onto pallets, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Perform repetitive work for more than 10 hours per day, including weekends.
• Read the fine print and distinguish colors.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Lake Air Products Offers

• A Competitive Wage
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Vol Life)
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Time Off/ Holiday Pay
• Safety Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that if this position is located in our New Hope, MN facility, it may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!