Tool Room Technician

Placon Corp.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Hands-on role

Job summary

Placon Corp. in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Tool Room Technician who enjoys hands-on work, staying organized, and supporting production with well‑maintained tooling.

If you have mechanical aptitude and experience with tooling or machine shop equipment, you’ll grow your career in manufacturing through hands-on responsibilities, tooling maintenance, and collaboration with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in Tooling, assembly, or mechanical repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Store, organize, and retrieve production tools based on production schedules.
• Inspect tools before and after use to ensure they are production-ready.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and assist in resolving root-cause problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and accessories.
• Maintain accurate tool logs, inventory, and tracking data.
• Support production by preparing tooling and accessories as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist other tooling department functions as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machine shop equipment

Hand tools

Job description

We’re looking for a Tool Room Technician at our Plymouth, MN location who enjoys hands‑on work, staying organized, and supporting production with well‑maintained tooling. If you have mechanical aptitude, experience with tooling or machine shop equipment, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in manufacturing.

Compensation

Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)-$22.00-$26.00/hour

Work Schedule

First shift-7:00 am-3:00 pm. Full-time, Onsite role based in Plymouth, MN.

Why Placon – You’ll Love It Here

• Stable, growth-focused manufacturing environment
• Hands-on role supporting production success
• Opportunities to develop tooling and mechanical skills
• Supportive team and clean, organized workplace
• Competitive benefits and work-life balance

What You’ll Do

• Store, organize, and retrieve production tools based on production schedules
• Inspect tools before and after use to ensure they are production-ready
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and assist in resolving root-cause problems
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and accessories
• Maintain accurate tool logs, inventory, and tracking data
• Support production by preparing tooling and accessories as needed
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Assist other tooling department functions as required

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of experience in Tooling, assembly, or mechanical repair
• Machine shop or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment and hand tools
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
• Experience with tooling or mold management systems
• Preventive maintenance experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Work on your feet for up to 12 hours
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Use hand tools, gauges, and shop equipment regularly

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.