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Minnetronix Medical

Tool Designer

Vadnais Heights, MN · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

The Tool Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving injection molds, fixtures ... Review customer models, prints, specifications, tolerances, and revision requirements to ensure ...

Forj Medical

Tool Designer

Vadnais Heights, MN · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

The Tool Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving injection molds, fixtures ... Review customer models, prints, specifications, tolerances, and revision requirements to ensure ...

Victory Tool

Tool Designer - Intern

Anoka, MN

$20 - $30/hr

Tool Designer Intern Victory Tool | Minnesota About Victory Tool Victory Tool is a modern, growing ... Participate in design reviews and engineering meetings * Work closely with toolmakers to understand ...

Trelleborg

Tool Designer, medical manufacturing

Delano, MN · On-site

$37 - $42/hr

Leads tool design review meetings * Designs tool rework as requested by Engineering * Evaluates processes and methods for tool design * Works cooperatively with designers, engineers, tool makers, and ...

Allisontransmission

Tool Crib Attendant

Walker, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Tool Crib Attendant * Stage tools for transfers * Restock tools from project returns * Deliver ... accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max ...

W3Global Inc.

Designer - Tool & Die

Anoka, MN

$30 - $50/hr

Participate in technical/design reviews * Assist with tool debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization * Continuously improve tooling performance and manufacturability Required Qualifications

BTD Manufacturing

Tool Maker II

Lakeville, MN · On-site

$29.07 - $43.62/hr

Essential Functions: 1. Reviews blueprints and understands die designs. Analyzes how the die works ... Plans different styles of setups as required. 6. Arranges layout of tool steel and related ...

Toro

Tool and Die Maker - The Toro Company

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$35.59 - $41.52/hr

Tool and Die Maker at The Toro Company: This position requires an employee to exercise a high ... to close tolerance, review use and application of tools to resolve (troubleshoot) problems.

Victory Tool

Toolmaker - Metal Stamping Dies

Anoka, MN · On-site

$28 - $40/hr

Experienced Toolmaker Victory Tool - Anoka, MN Victory Tool is a modern Tool & Die manufacturer ... Review designs, build, and assemble metal stamping dies. * Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize new ...

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How much do tool reviewer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for tool reviewer in Minnesota is $29.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $35.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tool reviewer?

A Tool Reviewer tests, evaluates, and provides feedback on various tools, such as hand tools, power tools, or software tools. They assess factors like performance, durability, ease of use, and value for money. Reviews are typically published as articles, videos, or social media posts to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Tool Reviewers often have hands-on experience or technical expertise in a related field, such as construction, mechanics, or technology.

What is a typical day like for a tool reviewer?

As a Tool Reviewer, your days often involve hands-on testing of new tools, documenting performance, safety, and usability, and then translating your findings into detailed written or video reviews. You might collaborate with product manufacturers, photographers, and editors to ensure all content is accurate and visually engaging. Some days involve researching industry trends or attending product launches and trade shows. The role can be a mix of independent testing and teamwork, with opportunities to continually expand your technical expertise and network within the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tool reviewer?

To thrive as a Tool Reviewer, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of various tools and equipment, and excellent written communication abilities, often supported by experience in the relevant industry (such as construction, technology, or manufacturing). Familiarity with content management systems, photo/video editing software, and sometimes certifications in specific trades or technical fields is beneficial. Attention to detail, objectivity, and the ability to clearly explain complex concepts are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure unbiased, informative, and well-structured reviews that help consumers and businesses make informed purchasing decisions.

Tool Reviewer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Tool Reviewer job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,879 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Tool Designer

Minnetronix Medical

Vadnais Heights, MN • On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact.
Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us.
Job Summary:
The Tool Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving injection molds, fixtures, and related tooling used to manufacture precision components for medical-device customers. This role translates customer and engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable tooling solutions and partners closely with Tooling, Process Engineering, NPI, Quality, Operations, suppliers, and customers from concept through qualification and production support at Forj Medical's Vadnais Heights site.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation for injection molds, mold components, fixtures, and related tooling.
  • Develop tooling concepts that address part geometry, resin characteristics, shrink, gating, venting, cooling, ejection, manufacturability, cycle time, quality, serviceability, and expected tool life.
  • Lead and support design-for-manufacturability reviews with customers and cross-functional teams; identify technical risks and recommend practical solutions early in the development process.
  • Review customer models, prints, specifications, tolerances, and revision requirements to ensure tooling designs align with intended product and process requirements.
  • Collaborate with toolmakers, machinists, process engineers, and external tool shops to ensure designs can be manufactured, assembled, sampled, maintained, and repaired effectively.
  • Support mold-flow analysis, tolerance analysis, stack-up reviews, material selection, and tooling standards as appropriate to the program.
  • Participate in tool design reviews, project meetings, mold trials, troubleshooting, qualification activities, and production-readiness reviews.
  • Evaluate existing molds and recommend design changes to improve part quality, cycle time, reliability, cavitation, uptime, and ease of maintenance.
  • Manage design changes and technical records in accordance with document-control, configuration-management, customer, quality-system, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide accurate technical inputs for quotations, schedules, capital requests, and supplier decisions.
  • Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to tooling performance or molded-part quality.
  • Contribute to standard work, design libraries, lessons learned, and continuous-improvement efforts across the molding organization.
  • Perform other duties and support strategic projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education
  • Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Tool Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education, apprenticeship, and directly related experience may be considered.

Experience
  • Five or more years of injection-mold or precision-tooling design experience preferred.
  • Experience designing complex, multi-cavity, hot-runner, insert-molding, overmolding, or high-precision tooling strongly preferred.
  • Experience in medical device, regulated manufacturing, or contract manufacturing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD and detailed drawing practices; SolidWorks or comparable software experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of injection-mold construction, machining methods, tool steels, polymers, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
  • Practical problem-solving, organization, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, operations, and hands-on technical teams.

Working Conditions
  • Office environment
  • Manufacturing environment

Compensation
  • The expected starting salary for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement
Forj Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Employment Requirement
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation and Total Rewards Package
The salary range for this position is outlined below under "Job Details" and is dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws. Beyond base salary, Forj offers a competitive Total Rewards Package. We offer health, dental, vision, 401K plans, and time off programs. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

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