Gemstar Tool and Die Specialist

Company Overview

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full‑service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines:
Stronghold®, Robo Rack®, Sentinel®, and Versa Pro®.

Gemstar is looking for an experienced Tool & Die Specialist to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The position is responsible for working under limited supervision, designing, building, and repairing molds, jigs, dies and fixtures required for the injection molding, thermal forming, rotational molding and other processes within the company. Join a positive, people‑first culture focused on leveraging each team member’s strengths to help bring our customers’ unique products to life.

Cannon Falls, MN

USD $26.50 - $38.36 per hour

Full Time – On site

5/8 hour days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday);
Overtime scheduled as needed.

• Using CAD and prints together with customer requirements to determine the nature of the job to be performed.
• Understanding all molding processes of the company well enough to design required jigs, molds and tools.
• Determining all materials to be used in the tooling process.
• Setting up and operating department equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, making new tools, molds and fixtures used for drilling, routing, cutting, trimming, and other production processes.
• Designing and producing metal molds and dies as required, working within tight tolerances.
• Anticipating shrinkage factors in designing and constructing molds to ensure that the final product is dimensionally accurate.
• Documenting tool room processes and calculations.
• Performing continuous inspection of work performed to ensure that tools and molds produced are consistent with company standards of quality.
• Using machinists training and standards as required in the performance of the job.
• Estimating time and cost requirements to produce molds and fixtures.
• Repairing broken parts or equipment used in the production departments.
• Operating all the department equipment in accordance with approved safety procedures and using all safety devices approved by the department manager.
• Following approved safety procedures at all times.
• Maintaining an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
• Maintaining the department in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Proficient in using Solid Works and Mastercam software.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.

• 2-year degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience.
• 5–7 years’ experience in designing and building injection or Rotomolding tools preferred.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Incident Management experience – managing incidents including business expectations and communication is a plus.

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will receive reasonable accommodations for disabilities; please email h or call  and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.