Tool & Die Maker — Hands-On Precision, Growth Paths

Nordic Ware; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Ware in Saint Louis Park, MN, is seeking a full-time Tool and Die Maker to plan, layout, and perform precision machining to build, modify, and repair tools and dies. This hands-on role offers direct impact on production and craftsmanship valued in our American-made kitchenware heritage.

You will operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, perform bench work, and collaborate with department leads to resolve machine/tool issues while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vo-Tech program in Tool and Die making/Industrial Maintenance or equivalent desired.
• On-the-job training provided to become familiar with production processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform die assembly and fitting of new and existing tools.
• Work from parts, prints or sketches to create parts for tools and replacement parts.
• Set up and operate lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Perform bench operations involving project planning and final assembly of material.
• Perform rework on worn or damaged parts.
• Provide emergency repairs of production tools, dies, molds, fixtures and equipment during production.
• Work with department leads to resolve problems with machines, dies, tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production tooling and equipment.
• Collaborate with team to ensure production requirements are met and goals are achieved.
• Comply with plant safety rules and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Tool making experience

Manual machine experience

Mechanical aptitude

Molding and metal stamping experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vo-Tech program in Tool and Die making/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Lathes

Drill presses

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Nordic Ware in Saint Louis Park, MN, is seeking a full-time Tool and Die Maker to plan, layout, and perform precision machining to build, modify, and repair tools and dies. This hands-on role offers direct impact on production and craftsmanship valued in our American-made kitchenware heritage.

You will operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, perform bench work, and collaborate with department leads to resolve machine/tool issues while maintaining safety and efficiency.