Toolmaker

Jobtailor; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in White Bear Lake, MN is seeking a Tool Room Technician to design, fabricate, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot tooling and stamped components. You will set up CNC and manual equipment, build prototypes, and work with engineering teams.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 2 years technical/apprenticeship, at least 2 years’ experience, English proficiency, and 2nd shift hours 2:30–11:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical/apprenticeship training or school preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in reading and writing in English.
• Ability to work onsite in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
• Availability for 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 2:30-11:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot parts or tools for stamped components and other products.
• Design, assemble, and troubleshoot production and testing tools.
• Use precision measuring devices to fabricate parts and build prototypes and tooling.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual tool room equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and internal and external designers to improve products and tooling.
• Maintain tool room records, tool numbering, and inventory levels.
• Maintain tool room and major shop equipment according to procedures.
• Understand engineering objectives and design intent and provide feedback.
• Resolve tooling-related issues on the production floor.
• Assist with cross-training and train new hires and temporary staff.
• Follow training requirements and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

CNC Operation

Tool Design and Fabrication

Precision Measurement

Troubleshooting Skills

Training and Cross-Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-Year Technical/Apprenticeship Training

Tools

CNC Equipment

Manual Tool Room Equipment

Precision Measuring Devices

Job description

• • Design, fabricate, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot parts or tools for stamped components and other products
• • Design, assemble, and troubleshoot production and testing tools
• • Use precision measuring devices to fabricate parts and build prototypes and tooling
• • Set up and operate CNC and manual tool room equipment
• • Collaborate with engineering and internal and external designers to improve products and tooling
• • Maintain accurate tool room records, tool numbering, and inventory levels
• • Maintain tool room and major shop equipment according to procedures
• • Understand engineering objectives and design intent and provide feedback
• • Resolve tooling-related issues on the production floor
• • Assist with cross-training and train new hires and temporary staff
• • Follow training requirements and maintain a clean, safe work area
• • Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical/apprenticeship training or school preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in reading and writing in English.
• Ability to work standard hours set for the position.
• Ability to work onsite in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
• Availability for 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 2:30-11:00 PM.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing, fabricating, and troubleshooting tools and components, with a strong focus on precision measurement and CNC operation. Capable of collaborating with engineering teams and training staff while maintaining accurate records and a safe work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CNC Operation
• Tool Design and Fabrication
• Precision Measurement
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Training and Cross-Training

Hard Skills

• Tool Assembly
• Tool Maintenance
• Prototyping
• Production Tooling
• Reading and Writing in English

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-Year Technical/Apprenticeship Training Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Stamped Components
• Tool Room Management
• Inventory Management
• Engineering Objectives
• Production Floor

Tools & Technologies

• CNC Equipment
• Manual Tool Room Equipment
• Precision Measuring Devices