Tool Design Technician

Victory Tool; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on learning

Competitive pay

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

Victory Tool in Minnesota is offering a Tool Designer Intern position on-site for students or recent graduates. You will assist with estimating and designing metal stamping dies, learning practical design and manufacturing principles, and working with experienced designers and toolmakers.

The role targets candidates with a 2-year technical background in Mechanical Design, CAD Drafting, Tool Design, or related fields. A hands-on, career-building internship awaits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a 2-year Associate Degree (AAS) or technical diploma program.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in how things work.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred, but other 3D CAD welcome).
• Manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or toolroom experience is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn from experienced designers and toolmakers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Positive attitude and curiosity to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Train in designing metal stamping dies using CAD software.
• Create and update detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies.
• Support senior designers with tooling concepts, revisions, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings.
• Work closely with toolmakers to understand manufacture and assembly processes.
• Learn metal stamping processes, die construction, and best design practices.
• Assist with troubleshooting and design improvements.
• Help maintain engineering documentation and project records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

CAD experience

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

2-year Associate Degree or technical diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

Job description

Tool Design Technician Intern

Victory Tool | Minnesota | On-Site position

About Victory Tool

Victory Tool is a modern, growing Tool & Die shop specializing in high-precision metal stamping solutions. We invest in technology, people, and processes to stay ahead, and we're building a team that takes pride in craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What Sets Us Apart

We are NOT a production shop.

Every design project is different. You won't be pushing out repeat jobs—you'll be solving new challenges, engineering creative solutions, and helping develop tools that require real thought and skill.

• Diverse, interesting design projects
• High-mix, manufacturing serving a wide range of industries
• Strong engineering and toolroom collaboration
• Modern equipment and technology
• Young, energetic, team-oriented environment
• Hands-on learning from experienced designers and toolmakers
• Flexibility and opportunities for career growth
• Outstanding benefits and competitive compensation

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems and want to build a career in tool design and manufacturing, this is the place.

Position Overview

Victory Tool is looking for a motivated Tool Designer who wants to develop a career in tool and die design. You'll work alongside experienced designers, estimators, and toolmakers, assisting with estimate and design of metal stamping dies while learning the practical design and manufacturing principles behind metal stamping dies.

This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates in engineering technology, mechanical design, CAD, or related manufacturing programs.

This internship is specifically intended for candidates with a two-year technical program degree such as Mechanical Design, CAD Drafting, Tool Design, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, CNC Programming, or a similar hands-on manufacturing discipline.

Candidates pursuing traditional four-year Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering bachelor's programs are generally not the focus of this position.

What You Will Do

• Train in designing metal stamping dies using CAD software
• Create and update detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies
• Support senior designers with tooling concepts, revisions, and documentation
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings
• Work closely with toolmakers to understand how designs are manufactured and assembled
• Learn metal stamping processes, die construction, and best design practices
• Assist with troubleshooting and implementing design improvements
• Help maintain engineering documentation and project records

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a 2-year Associate Degree (AAS) or technical diploma program.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in how things work
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred, but other 3D CAD experience is welcome)
• Manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or toolroom experience is a plus, but not required
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn from experienced designers and toolmakers
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and a desire to build a long-term career in manufacturing

Why Join Victory Tool?

Victory Tool isn't a repetitive production environment. Every project brings a new challenge and an opportunity to learn something new. You'll gain hands-on experience working with experienced engineers and toolmakers while contributing to real customer projects from concept through completion.

We offer a young, energetic team culture with flexibility, mentorship, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits. If you're looking for an internship where you'll develop valuable engineering and manufacturing skills—not just observe from the sidelines—Victory Tool is the place to start your career.