Toolmaker - 2nd Shift

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Toolmaker on either 2nd or 3rd shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Toolmaker is responsible for executing tasks to support the building, service, and repair of molds, tooling, and fixtures.

This is an on‑site position.

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

The typical pay range for this role: $27.80 – $41.71. This role is also eligible for our 5% target bonus program.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market‑based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

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

Velosity Forest Lake is not your 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.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results‑Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

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

• Build tool components at a high level of accuracy.
• Tooling free from errors requiring unnecessary rework to repair or replace components.
• Maintain tooling through execution of repair and maintenance. Provide quick turnaround on repairs and service.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all molds.
• Build precision gauges and fixtures to support other manufacturing areas and understand component and/or mold manufacturing and make decisions on in‑process tolerances.
• Create documentation notes as needed for tools constructed.

• 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.
• Working with the Quality Manager, create or update position procedures book, following documentation change control policies.
• Set up and operate most standard tool room equipment including conventional mills, lathes, surface grinders.

• Ability to suggest improvements to molds or processes including materials & machines.
• Examine standard or previously used molds, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Ability to develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools & draw sketches design for repair or improvement.

Demonstrate and maintain safe execution of work activities and conduct 5S activities.

• Follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Utilize 5S practices to organize the manufacturing area (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).

Other duties as assigned or required.

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

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and…