Tool and Die Maker/Tooling Specialist

Tool and Die Maker/Tooling Specialist

Until Filled (CST)

St Louis Park, MN, USA

26.00-36.00 per hour We provide a salary range to offer candidates a general expectation of our compensation programs. However, the final offer is tailored based on your experience, knowledge, skills, and contributions to the role. We aim to provide competitive and equitable compensation that reflects the value you bring to our team. In addition to base salary, we also consider the value of our benefits, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Hourly

Full Time

Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball, HSA with employer contributions and the Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 80+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

Ready to join a growing Tool Room? Nordic Ware is seeking a full-time Tool and Die Maker to plan, layout, and perform precision machining and bench work to build, modify, and repair tools, dies, and other production equipment. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving mechanical challenges, and making a direct impact on production, this is a great opportunity to join a skilled team where your craftsmanship matters.

What you will get to do:

· Perform die assembly and fitting of new and existing tools.

· Work from parts, prints or sketches and verbal instructions, to create parts for tools, replacement parts and factory equipment.

· Set up and operate a variety of machines, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders, using hand tools and measuring instruments.

· Perform bench operations involving project planning and final assembly of material.

· Perform rework on worn or damaged parts.

· Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production tools including dies, molds, fixtures and factory equipment during production.

· Work with department leads to resolve problems that arise in various departments with machines, dies, tools, etc.

· Perform preventive maintenance on production tooling and equipment.

· Work collaboratively and cooperatively with department team members and other department Managers and Supervisors to ensure all production requirements are met, to promote most efficient operations for all departments, and to ensure company goals are achieved.

· Comply with plant safety rules, policies and regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area.

· Use floor jacks, die lifts, hoist and forklifts to move materials.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to the role:

· High School diploma or GED required

· Manual machine experience required - including drills, milling machines, grinders, lathes

· 2+ years of tool making experience strongly preferred

· Mechanical aptitude

· Molding and metal stamping experience is strongly preferred.

· Accredited Vo-Tech program in Tool and Die making, Industrial Maintenance or equivalent desired

· On-the-job training is provided to help you become familiar with our production processes, facility, and support equipment.

This position is a regular full-time position located in our corporate headquarters in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer