Tool & Die Technician — 2nd Shift, Growth & PTO/401K

Daikin Applied Americas; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation accrues monthly

Paid sick time

Parental leave and tuition benefits

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Tool and Die Technician in Owatonna, MN. Under limited supervision, you will set up and operate machine tools, fit and assemble parts, and maintain industrial machines to fabricate or repair tools.

You’ll work 2nd shift (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM, Mon-Thu) and collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve machining issues, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining tool readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a two-year college or university in Machining Tool and Die or Machine Tool Programming.
• Three years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair.
• Test operates machine to verify dimensions and alignment of assembly and conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on metal stock surfaces.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut.
• Instructs operators or other workers in machine setup and operation.
• Changes worn cutting tools and adjusts operation of machine as required.
• Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Machining Tool and Die or Machine Tool Programming

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Tool and Die Technician in Owatonna, MN. Under limited supervision, you will set up and operate machine tools, fit and assemble parts, and maintain industrial machines to fabricate or repair tools.

You’ll work 2nd shift (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM, Mon-Thu) and collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve machining issues, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining tool readiness and safety.