Tool and Die Maker/Tooling Specialist

St. Louis Park, Minnesota – Full-time, hourly position.

About the role

Nordic Ware is seeking a full-time Tool and Die Maker to plan, layout, and perform precision machining and bench work to build, modify, and repair tools, dies, and other production equipment. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving mechanical challenges, and making a direct impact on production, this is an opportunity to join a skilled team where your craftsmanship matters.

For 80+ years, Nordic Ware has created innovative, high-quality, American-made kitchenware in a collaborative, value-driven culture. Many employees choose a lifetime career here.

Responsibilities

• Perform die assembly and fitting of new and existing tools.
• Work from parts, prints, or sketches and verbal instructions to create parts for tools, replacement parts, and factory equipment.
• Set up and operate a variety of machines, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Perform bench operations involving project planning and final assembly of material.
• Perform rework on worn or damaged parts.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production tools including dies, molds, fixtures, and factory equipment during production.
• Work with department leads to resolve problems that arise in various departments with machines, dies, tools, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production tooling and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with department team members and other department managers and supervisors to ensure production requirements are met and company goals are achieved.
• Comply with plant safety rules, policies, and regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Use floor jacks, die lifts, hoists, and forklifts to move materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Manual machine experience required – including drills, milling machines, grinders, lathes.
• 2+ years of tool making experience strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Molding and metal stamping experience is strongly preferred.
• Accredited Vo-Tech program in Tool and Die making, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent desired.

On-the-job training is provided to help you become familiar with production processes, facility, and support equipment.

Pay

$26 - $36 per hour. We provide a salary range to offer candidates a general expectation of our compensation programs. The final offer is tailored based on your experience, knowledge, skills, and contributions to the role.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite Pickleball and HSA with employer contributions
• Nice Healthcare
• Short- and long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Dependent Care FSA
• Legal plan coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) with buy and sell opportunity
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) match
• Career development including tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee discount
• Performance-based pay
• Weekly paychecks