Machine Shop Support Technician

Machine Shop Support Technician Work Arrangement: In-Office, Hamel, MN
First shift position with flexible scheduling options, including 4x10s and 5x8s schedules.

Role Overview

The Machine Shop Support Technician creates and maintains CNC programs, setup instructions, and related documentation using the latest CAM software package. This role documents tooling and setup procedures to help Machine Operators and Machinists perform efficient part-to-part changeovers. The position supports continuous improvement by leading small projects and groups, analyzing data, and partnering with cross-functional teams. This role also assists with material, tooling, and machine selection processes to drive improvements and support implementation of new technology, with an emphasis on automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update CNC programs using the latest CAM software package.
• Develop and maintain setup instructions, tooling documentation, and setup procedures to support efficient part-to-part changeovers.
• Support Machine Operators and Machinists by providing clear documentation, technical guidance, and process support.
• Lead small projects and group activities focused on continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with material, tooling, and machine selection processes to drive continuous improvements and obtain equipment with the latest technology.
• Support new equipment selection and implementation, with an emphasis on automation.
• Analyze data and present summaries to justify process, tooling, or machine changes.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Machinists, Machine Operators, Inspection personnel, and other team members.

What You Bring

• Associate degree or two years of technical training in machine tool technology or a related field.
• Experience programming turning and milling operations, including single-turret, multi-turret, and B-axis mill-turn machines.
• Mastercam Mill experience preferred.
• Ability to efficiently utilize CAD (SolidWorks) in the creation of CAM programs desired.
• Ability to perform complete setup and operation of a wide range of CNC machining centers.
• Ability to mentor others and lead projects and group activities.
• Ability to analyze data and present summaries to justify process, tooling, or machine changes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Design Engineering, Machinists, Machine Operators, and Inspection personnel while working in a team environment.
• Ability to use Excel and ERP software to track and monitor consumable items and maintenance frequencies.
• Ability to select and implement new machine tools, specifically mill-turn equipment using automation to run unattended.

Benefits & Well-Being

Good work deserves real support. Our benefits are built to take care of you and your family, on the job and off.

Health & Wellness

• Medical & dental coverage for you and your family.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability protection.

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Profit sharing: when Tolomatic does well, you share in it.
• Tuition reimbursement toward degrees and certifications.

Work & Life

• Paid time off that grows with your tenure.
• Flexible scheduling

Beyond the Job

• We give back: paid volunteer time and company-sponsored opportunities let our team support the causes they care about, on the clock.
• We invest in the next generation: our annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Day brings employees' children on-site to see what their parents build
• We build responsibly: sustainability is part of how we operate. We plant trees for every actuator sold, and we recycle tens of thousands of pounds of aluminum, steel, and cardboard each year.
• We make room for connection: company gatherings and other activities to bring the team together beyond day-to-day work.

Why Join Tolomatic?

• Make a Real Impact: You won't be a cog in the machine here. With a small, agile team, your work will be seen, valued, and have a direct impact on the business.
• Work With Purpose: Our products help manufacturers build smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations, from EVs to medical devices to food production.
• Collaborative Culture: We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and working together across departments to get things done.
• Supportive Environment: Whether it's learning a new tool or exploring a fresh idea, we encourage curiosity and continuous growth.
• Stability and Innovation: We've been around for decades, but we're always pushing forward, with digital at the center of how we evolve.
• Grow Your Career: A smaller company does not mean a smaller career. Tolomatic has a long history of growing people from within, promoting into new roles, funding degrees and certifications, and giving curious people room to take on more.

Compensation

$38 - $50/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

About Tolomatic

We're the Trusted Partner When Motion Matters. Tolomatic designs and manufactures premium electro-mechanical actuation solutions trusted in both industrial and defense applications. Our actuators are at the heart of the automation revolution, advancing electric vehicle manufacturing, optimizing food production, enhancing patient outcomes, and more. We're a tight-knit team that takes pride in building world-class automation equipment and lasting relationships with our customers. For over 70 years, Tolomatic has been a family-owned company and has become an innovative leader in pneumatic and motion control products with a global reach. Tolomatic is a leading supplier of electrical linear actuators, electric linear motion control, and pneumatic actuators and cylinders, and has earned its industry-wide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly durable and reliable products for a variety of industries including packaging, material handling, medical, food processing, automotive, semiconductor, and general automation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.