Lead Tool Maker

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Full Time Technical Forest Lake, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $31.94 To $47.90 Hourly

Velosity CMD is searching for a Lead Toolmaker
on 1st shift
to support our Forest Lake, MN location. The Lead Toolmaker is responsible for the execution of mold building, understanding which parts of the tool will need to be completed first to hit delivery dates, working with department supervisor to provide status updates and address any challenges with the mold build.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, this is an on-site position.

The typical pay range for this role: $31.94 - $47.90. 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.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

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

Who is Velosity?

Velosity CMD was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. We work with some of the largest medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and other large, growing industrial companies. Our high-tech equipment is the backbone of precision manufacturing. CNC machining stations with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis capabilities enable us to perform multi-dimensional machining with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years!

What You’ll Love about Velosity:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
• Quarterly bonus for all employees
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment
• Casual Dress Code

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 Year Tech degree in tool or molding making, or equivalent work experience
• 10 years’ experience in new construction of Plastic Injection Molds, Mold Modifications, Mold Repair
• Must be able to build plastic injection molds from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to compute dimensions, plans layouts & determine assembly method/sequence of operations.
• Evaluates method & sequence to recommend improvements.
• Assists in the training & development of Mold Makers.
• Interact with project managers and company staff to ensure products meet customer and company design and manufacturability and production goals.
• Set-up and operate all equipment with minimal supervision in accordance to prints for tool or fixture construction.
• Execute work efficiently to meet expected hours for the operations to be performed.
• Demonstrate and train 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.
• Build tool components at a high level of accuracy.
• Tooling free from…