Tooling Machinist

Landscape Structures; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Monthly bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Landscape Structures Inc. in Delano, MN is seeking a Tooling Machinist to build and repair tooling, set up various machine tools, and create parts from engineering drawings. The role supports continuous production flow and ensures conformance to specifications with accuracy.

The position requires hands-on machining experience, blueprint reading skills, and proficiency with CNC and manual mills, grinders, and welding. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of machining experience or related hands-on shop work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with vertical CNC and manual mills, surface grinder, and lathe, plus wire-feed welding.
• Strong craftsmanship in welding, fabrication, and blueprint reading, with some engineering design skill.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret dimensions and tolerances.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools such as 5S and Kaizen.
• Basic math in all units of measure - whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling: cut, drill, mill, and weld parts to print, or build a tool directly off a sample part.
• Evaluate the drawing or work order to determine the right sequence of operations before starting a job.
• Verify new tooling by checking that piece parts meet print and flow well through production; hand the completed part to Product Development for final inspection.
• Complete custom and standard work orders so each part reaches the requesting team on time.
• Support other departments with the design and build of special parts to keep production moving.
• Shift directions quickly when priorities change, balancing the build queue against urgent production needs.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Lean manufacturing

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical CNC

Manual mills

Surface grinder

Lathe

Wire-feed welding

Job description

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Tooling Machinist

Tooling - Hourly Regular Full-Time Delano, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2970

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits of design, inclusion, and play to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tooling Machinist builds, repairs, and maintains jigs, fixtures, tooling, and custom parts to ensure conformance to specifications, dimensions, and tolerances. This hands-on role sets up and operates a variety of machine tools, including mills, lathes, grinders, and welding equipment, to fabricate, modify, and repair tooling from engineering drawings or sample parts. By developing and maintaining production tooling, the Tooling Machinist improves manufacturing efficiency, supports continuous production flow, and helps ensure consistent product quality.

VALUES

• Commitment and Passion
• Integrity
• Team and Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build new tooling: cut, drill, mill, and weld parts to print, or build a tool directly off a sample part.
• Evaluate the drawing or work order to determine the right sequence of operations before starting a job.
• Verify new tooling by checking that piece parts meet print and flow well through production; hand the completed part to Product Development for final inspection.
• Complete custom and standard work orders so each part reaches the requesting team on time.
• Support other departments with the design and build of special parts to keep production moving.
• Shift directions quickly when priorities change, balancing the build queue against urgent production needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of machining experience or related hands-on shop work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with vertical CNC and manual mills, surface grinder, and lathe, plus wire-feed welding.
• Strong craftsmanship in welding, fabrication, and blueprint reading, with some engineering design skill.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret dimensions and tolerances.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools such as 5S and Kaizen.
• Basic math in all units of measure - whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

The target hourly range is $30.00 - $36.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.