Gemstar Tool and Die Specialist

About the role

The position is responsible for working under limited supervision, designs, builds, and repairs molds, jigs, dies and fixtures required for the injection molding, thermal forming, rotational molding and other processes within the company.

Responsibilities

• Using CAD and prints together with customer requirements to determine the nature of the job to be performed.
• Understands all molding processes of the company well enough to design required jigs, molds and tools.
• Determine all materials to be used in the tooling process.
• Sets up and operates department equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, making new tools, molds and fixtures used for drilling, routing, cutting, trimming, and other production processes.
• Designs and produces metal molds and dies as required, working within tight tolerances.
• Documents tool room processes and calculations.
• Performs continuous inspection of work performed to ensure that tools and molds produced are consistent with company standards of quality.
• Estimates time and cost requirements to produce molds and fixtures.
• Repairs broken parts or equipment used in the production departments.
• Operates all the department equipment in accordance with approved safety procedures and uses all safety devices approved by the department manager.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
• Maintains department in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

Wage Range: USD $26.50 - $38.36 per Hour
Location: Cannon Falls, MN
Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule: 5/8 hour days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
Overtime is scheduled as needed.
A day in the life of a Tool & Die Specialist at Gemstar includes:
Using CAD and prints together with customer requirements to determine the nature of the job to be performed.
Understands all molding processes of the company well enough to design required jigs, molds and tools.
Determines all materials to be used in the tooling process.
Sets up and operates department equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, making new tools, molds and fixtures used for drilling, routing, cutting, trimming, and other production processes.
Designs and produces metal molds and dies as required, working within tight tolerances.
Documents tool room processes and calculations.
Performs continuous inspection of work performed to ensure that tools and molds produced are consistent with company standards of quality.
Estimates time and cost requirements to produce molds and fixtures.
Repairs broken parts or equipment used in the production departments.
Operates all the department equipment in accordance with approved safety procedures and uses all safety devices approved by the department manager.
Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
Maintains department in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

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

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Wage Range: USD $26.50 - $38.36 per Hour

Schedule

Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule: 5/8 hour days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
Overtime is scheduled as needed.

Benefits

$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

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home. 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. For additional assistance email; hr.dept@geminisignproducts.com or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by a pplicable law.