Machining Technician – Machinist - Tool & Die Repair

Machining Technician – Tool & Die Repair

Deco Products Company is hiring a Machining Technician – Tool & Die Repair in Decorah, Iowa. This hands-on role focuses on machining, repairing, and maintaining production tools and tooling components.

Quick Applicant Overview

• Set up and run manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and other tool room equipment.
• Repair production tools, tooling components, dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures.
• Good fit for someone with machining, CNC machining, machine tool technology, or tool and die training or experience.
• CNC experience is helpful, but this is not a production CNC operator position.
• Build a long-term skilled trades career through hands-on repair work and in-house training.

This role helps keep production tooling in good working condition, reduce downtime, and support safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

• Set up and run manual lathes and milling machines for tool repair work.
• Use surface grinders and other tool room equipment to repair and maintain production tooling.
• Machine, repair, and modify precision metal parts and tooling components.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use measuring tools to confirm accuracy, quality, and required tolerances.
• Troubleshoot and repair production tooling, dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures.
• Document repair work and follow all safety procedures.

• Must be able to set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines for repair work.
• Mechanical ability, machining interest, and willingness to continue learning are important.
• Tool room, machining, tool and die repair, or related hands-on experience is preferred.
• Technical college coursework or hands-on lab experience in machining, CNC machining, machine tool technology, or tool and die will be considered.
• CNC machining experience is helpful, but this is not a production CNC operator role.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools is preferred.
• Strong math, troubleshooting, attention to detail, and safe work habits are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Stable manufacturing employer with a long history in Decorah, Iowa.
• Hands-on tool room role supporting important production needs.
• Opportunity to grow machining and tool and die repair skills through in-house training.
• Work that directly supports safety, quality, and production success.

1st Shift - 7 AM to 3 PM 40 Hour Work Week