Tool Room Technician

About the role

At Kurt Die Casting, our employee experience and vertical-manufacturing facility set us apart. We take pride in our employees and work to the highest standards, equipped with the tools, opportunities and technology to produce top-quality, complex aluminum and zinc die castings.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, polish, and reassemble complex die casting molds
• Operate conventional tool room machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders to fabricate or repair die components
• Analyze tool failures, troubleshoot die issues and the production press (e.g., stuck castings, poor surface finish), and repair dies
• Perform routine maintenance on die cast tooling, including cleaning, greasing, and checking for wear or cracks in cores and ejector pins
• Perform gate changes, drill water lines, and make minor repairs or modifications to dies to improve performance
• Inspect finished dies for conformance to specification, ensuring precision within tight tolerances

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in tool and die repair, preferably within a die casting or plastics molding environment
• Proficiency in manual machining (lathe, mill, grinder)
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in a tool room, machine shop, or similar manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Technical school training or apprenticeship in machining
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)

Skills

• Manual machining (lathe, mill, grinder)
• Reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)

Benefits

Reliable attendance is required.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $21.56 to $28.74 per hour. The exact rate may depend on your skills, experience, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Schedule

Shift/Hours: 1st Shift 4:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday

Physical Demands

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Company Information

• Kurt Die Casting is a division of Kurt Manufacturing and located near Minneapolis, MN.
• We have over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space with the capacity and capability to service a diverse set of customers and industries.
• We have 20 CNC machining centers and 15 die casting machines ranging in size from 500 to 1,200 tons.
• Many of the castings we produce feature challenging designs that require secondary operations such as machining, finishing and assembly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.