Tooling Repair Technician (2nd Shift)

Alexandria Industries; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite clinic

Medical from day one

Wellness program

401(k) with company match

PTO + paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alexandria Industries is hiring a Tooling Repair Technician (2nd Shift) in Alexandria, MN. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and improving tooling across manufacturing operations.

You will work with machining equipment, CAD/CAM software, and cross-functional teams to solve challenges that affect safety, quality, and efficiency. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read GD&T, and experience with tooling and measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Ability to use measuring and inspection tools.
• Basic math, computer, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tool room equipment to build, modify, and repair tooling, fixtures, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Program and operate CNC machines and verify tooling performance after modifications are made.
• Create and update tooling designs using CAD/CAM software and document design changes, material usage, and labor time.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues and develop tooling solutions that support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Blueprints

GD&T

Measuring tools

Math

Computer literacy

Written & verbal communication

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology (preferred)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $23 USD to $37.99 USD
  The anticipated pay range for this position is budgeted. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Description

Tooling Repair Technician (2nd Shift)

Base pay: $23.00 to $37.99 per hour plus $1.50 differential for working 2nd shift
Location: Alexandria, MN
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-10:30pm

Who we are

Alexandria Industries has been making custom aluminum extrusions since 1966. We are headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, with plants in Minnesota and Indiana. We follow servant leadership, which means our leaders support our people so they can do their best work.

About the job

We are hiring a Tooling Repair Technician to maintain, repair, and improve tooling used throughout our manufacturing operations. This role builds and repairs jigs, fixtures, specialized equipment, and production tools while supporting continuous improvement efforts. The work directly impacts safety, quality, and production efficiency. As a Tooling Repair Technician, you will work with machining equipment, CAD/CAM software, and employees across multiple departments to solve manufacturing challenges.

What a Tooling Repair Technician does

• Set up and operate tool room equipment to build, modify, and repair tooling, fixtures, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Program and operate CNC machines and verify tooling performance after modifications are made.
• Create and update tooling designs using CAD/CAM software and document design changes, material usage, and labor time.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues and develop tooling solutions that support manufacturing operations.
• Order materials and components, maintain tooling inventory, and keep the work area organized.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to use measuring and inspection tools.
• Basic math, computer, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, fumes, loud noise, and moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; items over 40 pounds require a team lift or crane.
• Ability to stand, walk, use repetitive hand motions, and perform bending, reaching, and other physical tasks throughout the workday.

Preferred (not required)

• Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related field.
• 3+ years of toolmaking, CNC setup, CNC programming, or machine operation experience.
• Experience with CAD and CAM programming.

What we offer

• Free onsite clinic: routine care, labs, and vaccinations at no cost
• Medical, dental, and vision from day one
• Save $1,500 or more a year on medical premiums with our wellness program
• Solarte Health: $0 out-of-pocket for services like imaging, orthopedics, and mental health care for you and your family on our medical plan
• 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
• 80 hours of PTO your first year, plus 64 hours of paid holidays
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job-related classes

Alexandria Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

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