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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.

Schedule: 2nd shift - Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm OR 3rd shift - Sunday-Thursday 11:30pm-7:30am

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.

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 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.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• 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

Essential Duties:

Manufacturer Quality Tooling

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

Tool component construction and schedule attainment

• Assist production and maintenance on tasks when needed.
• Proficient as either a C.N.C. 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Ability to suggest improvement to molds or process including materials & machines
• Examines standard or previously used molds, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part
• Ability to develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools & draw or 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Physical & Mental Demands:

• 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 fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required:

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.