Tool And Die Maker

Aerotek; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st Shift schedule

Family-owned culture

Stable company with growth potential

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a skilled Tool & Die Maker for first shift in Shakopee, MN, to design, build, and maintain tooling used on aerospace and precision manufacturing projects.

You will read blueprints and CAD models, operate CNC and manual machines, and collaborate with production and quality teams to improve processes and reduce downtime. The role offers a first-shift schedule at a family-like manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool & Die, tooling, or precision machining experience.
• Strong experience operating manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, and maintain complex tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Create high-precision components using CNC machines, lathes, mills, surface grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models to manufacture tooling to exact specifications.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize tooling to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ongoing tool improvements.
• Partner closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to enhance processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Support inspection and quality initiatives using precision measuring equipment and quality control techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending tooling and process enhancements.

Skills

Tooling experience

CNC machining

Reading blueprints CAD

GD&T

Precision measurements

Troubleshooting

Education

Tool & Die apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

Job description

Tool & Die Maker

1st Shift | Up to $43/Hour | Family-Owned Manufacturing Company

Are you a skilled Tool & Die Maker looking for a challenging first-shift opportunity where your craftsmanship makes a real impact? Join a growing, family-owned manufacturer that values quality, precision, and continuous improvement. You'll work on complex tooling projects, support aerospace and precision manufacturing customers, and be part of a collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are truly appreciated.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, modify, and maintain complex tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Create high-precision components using CNC machines, lathes, mills, surface grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models to manufacture tooling to exact specifications.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize tooling to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ongoing tool improvements.
• Partner closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to enhance processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Support inspection and quality initiatives using precision measuring equipment and quality control techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending tooling and process enhancements.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Tool & Die, tooling, or precision machining experience.
• Strong experience operating manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models.
• Knowledge of GD& T, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, precision work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tool & Die apprenticeship, technical training, or related machining education.
• CAD/CAM and CNC programming experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace, medical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Job shop or custom manufacturing experience.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Up to $43/hour based on experience
• 1st Shift Schedule
• Family-owned company with a strong culture and low bureaucracy
• Clean, organized, and well-maintained shop
• Diverse mix of projects with new aerospace and precision manufacturing customers
• Opportunity to work on complex, highly skilled tooling projects
• Stable company with long-term growth potential
• Collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued

Work Environment
You'll join a team of approximately 70 employees in a clean, organized manufacturing facility. This role operates within a modern machine shop environment utilizing CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and precision measuring equipment. The work is challenging, hands-on, and ideal for a Tool & Die professional who enjoys solving problems, building precision tooling, and seeing the direct impact of their work on production success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.