Job Title: Tool Maintenance WorkerJob DescriptionThe Tool Maintenance Worker sets up and operates standard tool room equipment to machine and repair parts for die casting equipment and related tooling. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing dies, molds, and other tooling used to produce castings, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to work from blueprints and schematics, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a production environment.Responsibilities
- Set up and operate standard tool room equipment, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to machine parts for die casting equipment.
- Make repairs and modifications to dies and molds, ensuring they function correctly and meet production requirements.
- Clean die cavities using abrasives, make gate changes, remove drag, straighten cores, and drill water lines as needed to maintain optimal die performance.
- Work from blueprints, drawings, and schematics to fabricate and repair tooling components such as slides, ejector pins, cores, and pinions.
- Analyze equipment difficulties, diagnose required repairs, and perform maintenance on dies while they are still set in the casting machine when necessary.
- Grind in overflows and gates, change unit dies, and remove castings stuck in dies to support continuous production.
- Dismantle and reassemble dies and trimming tools, including performing more complex repairs on trimming tools.
- Occasionally operate a forklift to move tooling, dies, or related materials within the facility, following all safety procedures.
- Inspect tooling and machined parts for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications, and take corrective action when needed.
- Take responsibility for the quality of work performed and appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions or tooling issues.
- Follow established safety procedures, including proper use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair activities on tooling and related equipment to minimize downtime and extend tool life.
- Use precision measuring tools and basic computer systems to support setup, documentation, and quality checks.
- Make independent decisions within the scope of the role and manage time and tasks effectively to meet production schedules.
- Willingly modify work schedule and duties to accommodate changing production and company needs.
- Complete all other duties as assigned in support of the tooling, maintenance, and production operations.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of one year of experience in a similar position, preferably in a tool maintenance, toolroom, or maintenance technician role.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to read and understand English language work instructions.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform machining, maintenance, and repair tasks on dies, molds, and tooling.
- Experience setting up and operating machines such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other standard tool room equipment.
- Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and schematics to fabricate and repair tooling components.
- Proficiency using hand tools and pneumatic tools safely and effectively.
- Basic math skills to support measurements, calculations, and quality checks.
- Effective computer use for work instructions, documentation, and basic data entry.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on tooling and related equipment.
- Experience with machine set up, machine operating, and adherence to established safety procedures.
- Capability to inspect parts and tooling for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
- Independent decision-making skills and effective self-management in a production environment.
- Familiarity with tool and die work, toolroom practices, and machining processes.
- Ability to follow electro-mechanical and electrical troubleshooting steps as required for tooling maintenance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred two-year technical or equivalent degree in a related field.
- Strong computer and math skills beyond the basic level, supporting more complex analysis and documentation.
- One year of on-the-job instruction and/or participation in apprenticeship programs in tooling, machining, or maintenance.
- Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through success at increasingly more complex assignments.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and structured repair processes.
- Knowledge of injection molding or similar tooling environments is beneficial.
- Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Why Work Here?Employees benefit from a stable, long-term oriented culture where many team members have built careers spanning decades, reflected in very low turnover and a workforce in which a large portion has more than 25 years of tenure. Safety is a core value, with performance significantly exceeding regional standards. Team members enjoy paid holidays upon direct employment, clear pathways for advancement across numerous departments, and the opportunity to grow their earnings substantially, even without prior experience. The organization supports professional and educational development, including 100% tuition reimbursement for students after one year of employment, creating a strong environment for building skills and advancing both career and education.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in an open production environment that can be warm during the summer months. Work involves regular use of tool room equipment, machining tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electro-mechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on safe operating practices. Team members must wear steel-toed boots and safety glasses at all times in designated areas, and shorts or cut-off sleeves are not permitted, reflecting a safety-focused dress code. The environment supports hands-on work with dies, molds, and casting equipment, and may include occasional forklift operation and movement between different areas of the production facility. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of LE SUEUR, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of LE SUEUR, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in LE SUEUR,MN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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