Toolmaker - 2nd Shift

Velosity; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 38,297 - 57,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Forest Lake, MN seeks a Toolmaker to support mold and fixture tasks on 2nd or 3rd shift. Key responsibilities include building tool components accurately, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting production when needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma, a 2-year technical degree, and 5 years of tool shop experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary range of $27.80 – $41.71 and eligibility for a target bonus program.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a tool shop.
• Valid identification and ability to work legally in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Build tool components at a high level of accuracy.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all molds.
• Assist production and maintenance on tasks when needed.

Skills

CNC Machining

EDM Programming

Preventative Maintenance

Precision Measurement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2-year technical degree in tool and die or mold making

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Minnesota, Forest Lake

Mar 03, 2026

Job Summary

Velosity Forest Lake seeks a Toolmaker for either 2nd or 3rd shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Toolmaker will execute tasks to build, service, and repair molds, tooling, and fixtures.

This is an on-site position.

Schedule: 2nd shift – Monday‑Friday 3:00 pm‑11:30 pm or 3rd shift – Sunday‑Thursday 11:30 pm‑7:30 am

Typical Pay Range: $27.80 – $41.71. This role is also eligible for our 5% target bonus program.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Company Overview

Velosity Forest Lake is not a typical manufacturing company. Founded in 1972, we are a state‑of‑the‑art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

Our culture and values—Collaboration, Results‑Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction—are our competitive advantage. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You’ll Love About Velosity

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more.
• Generous PTO offerings and 9 paid holidays annually.
• Continued education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program.
• Great opportunities for growth and advancement.
• An employee‑focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values.
• Casual dress code.

Essential Duties

Manufacturer Quality Tooling

• Build tool components at a high level of accuracy.
• Ensure tooling is free from errors requiring unnecessary rework.
• Maintain tooling through repair and maintenance, providing quick turnaround.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all molds.
• Build precision gauges and fixtures to support other manufacturing areas and understand component and/or mold manufacturing, making decisions on processing tolerances.
• Create documentation notes as needed for tools constructed.

Tool Component Construction and Schedule Attainment

• Assist production and maintenance on tasks when needed.
• Proficient as either a CNC machinist or EDM sinker and wire EDM programmer and operator.
• Plan and schedule tasks and projects.
• Work with the Quality Manager to create or update procedure books, following documentation change control policies.
• Set up and operate most standard tool‑room equipment including conventional mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Suggest improvements to molds or processes including materials and machines.
• Examine standard or previously used molds, tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools, trace or sketch designs for repair or improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Suggest improvements to molds or processes (materials & machines).
• Recommend design modifications for molds, tools, and fixtures.
• Develop specifications and sketches for specialty tools.

Safety and 5S

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Utilize 5S practices to organize the manufacturing area.

Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED – General Studies.
• 2‑year technical degree in tool and die or mold making.
• Valid identification and ability to work legally in the United States.
• 5 years' experience in a tool shop.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Walking within office/shop areas is required. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, turning, reaching, grasping, bending, and flexing limbs; proper vision; sitting for long periods; walking, sitting, climbing, balancing; lifting 30 lb and moving objects safely; dexterous hands.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results‑oriented); make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

This is a non‑smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. The position may require movement throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors customary to an injection molding/precision machining shop.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required

Eye and ear protection, and closed‑toed/slip‑resistant shoes are required in certain facility locations.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or disability status.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E‑Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR‑compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.